August weather forecast
Whittier, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Whittier, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low of 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Temperature

Whittier indicates an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) in August, showing minor variation from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). The average temperature during August nights dips to a refreshing 58.1°F (14.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, in Whittier, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout August, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Whittier, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Whittier, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In Whittier, 79.3°F (26.3°C) is the average high-temperature and 58.1°F (14.5°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Whittier, North Carolina, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Whittier?

May through September are months without snowfall in Whittier.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Whittier, the average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Whittier, NC

Average temperature in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in August
Whittier, NC

Average pressure in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Whittier, NC

Average wind speed in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Whittier, NC

Average humidity in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Whittier, NC

Average rainfall in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").

Average rainfall days in August
Whittier, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Whittier, NC

Average snowfall in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Whittier, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Whittier, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Whittier, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Whittier, NC

Average UV index in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Whittier, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in August
Whittier, NC

Average visibility in August - Whittier, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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