August weather forecast
Piedmont, WV

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Piedmont, West Virginia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 57.2°F (14°C) and 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into August, Piedmont records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), almost identical to July's 82.2°F (27.9°C). Piedmont sees a consistent average low-temperature of 57.2°F (14°C) in August, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.

Humidity

In Piedmont, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 184.1 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August in Piedmont, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

In Piedmont, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature, in August, in Piedmont, is 80.4°F (26.9°C), while the low-temperature averages to 57.2°F (14°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 16.7 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August in Piedmont is 13h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Piedmont, WV

Average temperature in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Piedmont, WV

Average pressure in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Piedmont, WV

Average wind speed in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Piedmont, WV

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June and July (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Piedmont, WV

Average rainfall in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.89").

Average rainfall days in August
Piedmont, WV

Average rainfall days in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Piedmont, WV

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Piedmont, WV

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Piedmont, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Piedmont, WV

Average sunshine days in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Piedmont, WV

Average UV index in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Piedmont, WV

Average cloud cover in August - Piedmont, WV
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Piedmont, WV

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

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).

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