August weather forecast
Burnsville, WV

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Burnsville, West Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.1°F (28.4°C) and min 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August is a still warm 83.1°F (28.4°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. In the month of August, Burnsville witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Burnsville, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Burnsville, there are 189.9 rainfall days, and 38.19" (970mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Burnsville, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Burnsville, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Burnsville in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Burnsville, is 83.1°F (28.4°C), while the low-temperature averages to 60.1°F (15.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 91.4°F (33°C).

What are the least humid months in Burnsville?

June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Burnsville.

What is the average humidity in August in Burnsville?

The average relative humidity in August in Burnsville is 77%.

How much does it rain in Burnsville in August?

In Burnsville, West Virginia, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Burnsville?

May through September are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in August in Burnsville, West Virginia, is 13h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Burnsville?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Burnsville, West Virginia, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:54 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Burnsville?

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Burnsville, West Virginia.

How long on average sun shines in August in Burnsville?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Burnsville, West Virginia, is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Burnsville?

The months with the highest UV index in Burnsville are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in Burnsville?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Burnsville is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Burnsville, WV

Average temperature in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Burnsville, WV

Average pressure in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Burnsville, WV

Average wind speed in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average wind speed in August: 4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in August
Burnsville, WV

Average humidity in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Burnsville, WV

Average rainfall in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").

Average rainfall days in August
Burnsville, WV

Average rainfall days in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Burnsville, WV

Average snowfall in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Burnsville, WV

Average snowfall days in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Burnsville, WV

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Burnsville, WV
  • 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 30min).

  • 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Burnsville, WV

Average sunshine days in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (7.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Burnsville, WV

Average UV index in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Burnsville, WV

Average cloud cover in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Burnsville, WV

Average visibility in August - Burnsville, WV
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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