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's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C), hardly different from the previous month. Forest Park temperatures generally rest at a low of 64.9°F (18.3°C) during the August nights.Heat index
The heat index value for August is appraised at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Humidity
In Forest Park, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.Rainfall
In Forest Park, in August, it is raining for 15.1 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 28.31" (719mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Forest Park, Pennsylvania, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 43min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.8"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.65").
Average rainfall days in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Forest Park, PA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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