August weather forecast
McCorkle, WV

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in McCorkle, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 84°F (28.9°C) and an average low of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

McCorkle marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 84°F (28.9°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 85.5°F (29.7°C). With the onset of night in August, McCorkle reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a comfortable 61°F (16.1°C).

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In McCorkle, West Virginia, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In McCorkle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 183.9 days and collects up to 35.35" (898mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in McCorkle is August, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
Updated: Aug 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in McCorkle, is 84°F (28.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 61°F (16.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month in McCorkle?

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

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity in McCorkle is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In McCorkle, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does McCorkle have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:58 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In McCorkle, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
McCorkle, WV

Average temperature in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average pressure in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average wind speed in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average humidity in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average rainfall in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average rainfall days in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average snowfall in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average snowfall days in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average sunshine days in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average UV index in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average cloud cover in August - McCorkle, 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
McCorkle, WV

Average visibility in August - McCorkle, 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).

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