August weather forecast
Shockeysville, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Shockeysville, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 84.2°F (29°C) and min 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

Shockeysville records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a warm 84.2°F (29°C) from July's 86.5°F (30.3°C). A significant drop from the day's peak to an average low-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C) is noted during the nights in August.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Shockeysville, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Shockeysville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.3 days and collects up to 12.24" (311mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Shockeysville, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Shockeysville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Shockeysville, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

In Shockeysville, in August, the average high-temperature is 84.2°F (29°C), and the average low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Shockeysville, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:44 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Shockeysville have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Shockeysville?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Shockeysville is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average temperature in August - Shockeysville, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.2°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 (37.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average pressure in August - Shockeysville, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Shockeysville, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average humidity in August - Shockeysville, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average rainfall in August - Shockeysville, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").

Average rainfall days in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Shockeysville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Shockeysville, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.26").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Shockeysville, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Shockeysville, VA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • 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 January (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Shockeysville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Shockeysville, VA

Average UV index in August - Shockeysville, 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
Shockeysville, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Shockeysville, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Shockeysville, VA

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

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

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