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
August, with its average high-temperature of 80.8°F (27.1°C) and an average low-temperature of 52.5°F (11.4°C), holds the record as the warmest month.Heat index
For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C). Persisting in activity during long-term exposure might induce weariness, with subsequent heat cramps.Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humidity
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 68%.Rainfall
In Independence, in August, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Independence, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.6 days and collects up to 10.04" (255mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Independence, Oregon, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 0min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:50 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Independence, OR
- Average high temperature in August: 80.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 52.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (52.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (34.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Independence, OR
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are August and September (30.01"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Independence, OR
- Average wind speed in August: 3.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (5.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Independence, OR
- Average humidity in August: 68%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Independence, OR
- Average rainfall in August: 0.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").
Average rainfall days in August
Independence, OR
- Average rainfall days in August: 4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Independence, OR
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Independence, OR
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Independence, OR
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Independence, OR
- Average sunshine days in August: 24.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (9.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Independence, OR
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Independence, OR
- Average cloud cover in August: 23
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in August
Independence, OR
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The month with the highest visibility is August (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (4mi).
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