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
The shift into August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), subtly varied from July's 79.2°F (26.2°C). The anticipated average low-temperature for August, a refreshing 55.9°F (13.3°C), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Elkins, in August, during 18.2 rainfall days, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elkins, West Virginia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.4 days and collects up to 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Elkins is August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Elkins, WV
- Average high temperature in August: 78.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Elkins, 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
Elkins, WV
- Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Elkins, WV
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (79%).
Average rainfall in August
Elkins, WV
- Average rainfall in August: 2.6"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").
Average rainfall days in August
Elkins, WV
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Elkins, WV
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (9.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Elkins, WV
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elkins, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Elkins, WV
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (12.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (6.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Elkins, WV
- 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Elkins, WV
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 39).
Average visibility in August
Elkins, WV
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and September (4mi).
Elkins, West Virginia, USA
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