August weather forecast
Melrose, SC

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Melrose, South Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between min 76.3°F (24.6°C) and max 88.3°F (31.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature stands at a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), closely aligned with July's 89.6°F (32°C). August in Melrose witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a warm 76.3°F (24.6°C).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 104°F (40°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Melrose is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Melrose is August, when the rain falls for 22.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.29" (109mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Melrose, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

In Melrose, South Carolina, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of August in Melrose, 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.

Sunshine

In Melrose, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Melrose are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.