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
The average high-temperature is a moderately hot 85.8°F (29.9°C) in August, hardly different from the 86.5°F (30.3°C) recorded in July. An average low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C) marks the nights throughout August.Heat index
In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 98.6°F (37°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.
Humidity
In Colonial Forest, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Colonial Forest, in August, during 18 rainfall days, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Colonial Forest, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.4 days and collects up to 37.99" (965mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Colonial Forest.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Colonial Forest, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average high temperature in August: 85.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.1°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 (29.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average rainfall in August: 3.35"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").
Average rainfall days in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average rainfall days in August: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Colonial Forest, TN
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, May, July, August and September (5mi).
Colonial Forest, Tennessee, USA
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