August weather forecast
West Hickory, PA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in West Hickory, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 56.1°F (13.4°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), barely different from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). In the month of August, West Hickory witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 56.1°F (13.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In West Hickory, in August, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. In West Hickory, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.3 days and collects up to 35.08" (891mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In West Hickory, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In West Hickory, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The average high-temperature, in August, in West Hickory, is 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 56.1°F (13.4°C).

What is the least humid month?

The months with the lowest humidity are April through August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In West Hickory, in August, during 17.3 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in West Hickory.

How many hours of daylight does West Hickory have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in West Hickory, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:51 pm EDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in West Hickory?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in West Hickory?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
West Hickory, PA

Average temperature in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in August
West Hickory, PA

Average pressure in August - West Hickory, 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
West Hickory, PA

Average wind speed in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
West Hickory, PA

Average humidity in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May, June, July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in August
West Hickory, PA

Average rainfall in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.32").

Average rainfall days in August
West Hickory, PA

Average rainfall days in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Hickory, PA

Average snowfall in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.9").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Hickory, PA

Average snowfall days in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (20.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Hickory, PA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Hickory, PA

Average sunshine days in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (12.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.2 days).

Average UV index in August
West Hickory, PA

Average UV index in August - West Hickory, PA
  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
West Hickory, PA

Average cloud cover in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 41).

Average visibility in August
West Hickory, PA

Average visibility in August - West Hickory, PA
  • Average visibility in August: 4mi

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

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