August weather forecast
Independence, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Independence, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

August's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), diverging marginally from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). Independence experiences a nighttime temperature average of 59.4°F (15.2°C) during August.

Humidity

In Independence, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout August, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Independence, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Independence, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

In Independence, 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 radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In Independence, 80.2°F (26.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Independence, in August, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Independence, the average day length in August is 13h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Independence have in August?

In Independence, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Independence, VA

Average temperature in August - Independence, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°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 (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Independence, VA

Average pressure in August - Independence, 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
Independence, VA

Average wind speed in August - Independence, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Independence, VA

Average humidity in August - Independence, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Independence, VA

Average rainfall in August - Independence, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

Average rainfall days in August
Independence, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Independence, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Independence, VA

Average snowfall in August - Independence, VA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Independence, VA

Average snowfall days in August - Independence, VA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Independence, VA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Independence, VA
  • 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Independence, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Independence, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Independence, VA

Average UV index in August - Independence, 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
Independence, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Independence, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Independence, VA

Average visibility in August - Independence, VA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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