Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Wingate marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 87.6°F (30.9°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 89.8°F (32.1°C). The average temperature drops to an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C) during the night in the month of August.Heat index
In August, the average heat index is appraised at a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Wingate, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
In Wingate, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Wingate, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 87.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Wingate, NC
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Wingate, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Wingate, NC
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (75%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Wingate, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.93").
Average rainfall days in August
Wingate, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Wingate, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.34").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Wingate, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wingate, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
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 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wingate, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Wingate, NC
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Wingate, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 35
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Wingate, NC
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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