August weather forecast
Blair, WV

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Blair, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.6°F (15.9°C) and 84.7°F (29.3°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 84.7°F (29.3°C), nearly identical to the preceding month. Blair, in August, experiences a marked contrast from daytime zeniths to a steady average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a torrid 95°F (35°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

April, June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Blair, West Virginia.

Rainfall

In Blair, during August, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Blair, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181.3 days and collects up to 34.37" (873mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Blair.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Blair, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Blair, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Blair. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.