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
Barker's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 84°F (28.9°C). Despite soaring daytime temperatures, Barker registers a consistent average low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) in August.Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 89.6°F (32°C). Continuing activity during long-lasting exposure might induce tiredness and result in heat cramps.It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 77%, August is the least humid month.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Barker, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 25.91" (658mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 41min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in August
Barker, WV
- Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Barker, WV
- 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
Barker, WV
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Barker, WV
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Barker, WV
- Average rainfall in August: 2.05"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").
Average rainfall days in August
Barker, WV
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Barker, WV
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Barker, WV
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.7 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
Barker, WV
- 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 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Barker, WV
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Barker, WV
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Barker, WV
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).
Average visibility in August
Barker, WV
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
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