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
As Bluefield, Virginia, welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 80.8°F (27.1°C), showing little deviation from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). Despite drastic daytime highs, Bluefield logs an average low-temperature reading of 57.6°F (14.2°C) throughout August.Heat index
The heat index for August is computed to be a hot 86°F (30°C). Remaining active during long-lasting exposure could cause fatigue, leading to heat cramps.Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Humidity
April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 17.3 days. Throughout August, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bluefield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.7 days and collects up to 29.96" (761mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Bluefield, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Bluefield, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 33min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
In Bluefield, Virginia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, July, August and November (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.5").
Average rainfall days in August
Bluefield, VA
- 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 (10 days).
Average snowfall in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.18").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are February and May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average cloud cover in August: 37
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in August
Bluefield, VA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
Bluefield, Virginia, USA
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