August weather forecast
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fenwick Crossroads, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 86°F (30°C) and min 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still hot 86°F (30°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 86.2°F (30.1°C). The nighttime temperature in August experiences a minor dip, averaging a warm 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is appraised at a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.3 days and accumulates 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fenwick Crossroads, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Fenwick Crossroads is 10.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Fenwick Crossroads during August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 86°F (30°C) and a low-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

What is the rainiest month?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Fenwick Crossroads, in August, it is raining for 17.3 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Fenwick Crossroads, snow does not fall in February through November.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Fenwick Crossroads, the average day length in August is 13h and 19min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fenwick Crossroads have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Fenwick Crossroads, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average temperature in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average high temperature in August: 86°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 78.4°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (78.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average pressure in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average wind speed in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average humidity in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March and October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.93").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average rainfall days in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.2 days).

Average snowfall days in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average snowfall days in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average sunshine days in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average UV index in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average cloud cover in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in August
Fenwick Crossroads, SC

Average visibility in August - Fenwick Crossroads, SC
  • 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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