August weather forecast
Orange, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Orange, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 64.4°F (18°C) and 86°F (30°C).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still tropical 86°F (30°C), from a not significantly different 88.3°F (31.3°C). The month of August sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 64.4°F (18°C) in Orange.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Orange, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Orange, during August, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Orange, there are 158.3 rainfall days, and 28.5" (724mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Orange, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Orange is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Orange in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Orange, records 86°F (30°C), while the low-temperature is 64.4°F (18°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Orange?

In Orange, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

How many days does it rain in August in Orange?

In Orange, in August, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Orange?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Orange?

In Orange, the average day length in August is 13h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Orange?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, in Orange, Virginia, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Orange have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Orange, Virginia, is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Orange?

The months with the highest UV index in Orange, Virginia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in Orange?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Orange, Virginia, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Orange, VA

Average temperature in August - Orange, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 86°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Orange, VA

Average pressure in August - Orange, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Orange, VA

Average wind speed in August - Orange, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Orange, VA

Average humidity in August - Orange, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Orange, VA

Average rainfall in August - Orange, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.95").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in August
Orange, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Orange, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Orange, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.99").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Orange, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Orange, VA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Orange, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Orange, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Orange, VA

Average UV index in August - Orange, VA
  • 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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Orange, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Orange, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Orange, VA

Average visibility in August - Orange, VA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

Orange, Virginia, USA

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