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
Welcoming August, Swords Creek notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 81.7°F (27.6°C), nearly consistent with July's 82.6°F (28.1°C). The anticipated average low-temperature for August, a mild 57.7°F (14.3°C), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.Heat index
The heat index value for August is estimated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Swords Creek, during August, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Swords Creek, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average high temperature in August: 81.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Swords Creek, 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
Swords Creek, VA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Swords Creek, 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 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average cloud cover in August: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Swords Creek, VA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
Swords Creek, Virginia, USA
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