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 dawn of August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 84°F (28.9°C), subtly contrasting with July's 85.5°F (29.7°C). Hewett's August nights cool down significantly from the day's heat, to an average low-temperature of 61°F (16.1°C).Heat index
August's heat index is estimated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 76%.Rainfall
In Hewett, in August, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Hewett, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, 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 in Hewett. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Hewett, WV
- Average high temperature in August: 84°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Hewett, WV
- Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Hewett, 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
Hewett, WV
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Hewett, WV
- Average rainfall in August: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").
Average rainfall days in August
Hewett, WV
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Hewett, WV
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Hewett, WV
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Hewett, 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 36min).
- 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 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Hewett, WV
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Hewett, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Hewett, WV
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Hewett, WV
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
Hewett, West Virginia, USA
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