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
August's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 90°F (32.2°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. During the month of August, the temperature falls to an average of 70.5°F (21.4°C).Heat index
The average heat index in August is estimated at an extremely hot 107.6°F (42°C). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 20.2 days. Throughout August, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.8 rainfall days, and 39.41" (1001mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of August, in Columbus, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Columbus are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Average temperature in August
Columbus, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 90°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 70.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Columbus, AL
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Columbus, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Columbus, AL
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Columbus, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.62"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.09").
Average rainfall days in August
Columbus, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Columbus, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Columbus, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Columbus, AL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Columbus, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Columbus, AL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Columbus, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Columbus, AL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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