August weather forecastAvignon, France
August
Weather in August
August carries forward the scorching legacy of July, with temperatures oscillating from 18.2°C (64.8°F) to 30.8°C (87.4°F). While the temperatures descend slightly from July, the heat is far from vanishing. Maintaining the summer tradition, August also sees a meager amount of rainfall. Alongside all, keeping an eye on the rising humidity levels becomes indispensable. The UV index continues to be high, necessitating the use of sunscreen and shading accessories.Temperature
Avignon signifies an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) in August, closely mirroring the 31.1°C (88°F) of July. The average low-temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F) in August in Avignon represents a significant drop from the daily high.Heat index
In August, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 56%.Rainfall
In Avignon, in August, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. In Avignon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.7 days and collects up to 353mm (13.9") of precipitation.Snowfall
In Avignon, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
In Avignon, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of August in Avignon, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 21:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 20:18 CEST.
Sunshine
In Avignon, the average sunshine in August is 11.5h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Avignon, France. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Avignon, France
- Average high temperature in August: 30.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 18.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Avignon, France
- Average pressure in August: 1016.6mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Avignon, France
- Average wind speed in August: 12.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Avignon, France
- Average humidity in August: 56%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).
Average rainfall in August
Avignon, France
- Average rainfall in August: 21mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (69mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (13mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Avignon, France
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (5.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Avignon, France
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Avignon, France
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.5 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
Avignon, France
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Avignon, France
- Average sunshine days in August: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (16.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Avignon, France
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Avignon, France
- Average cloud cover in August: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in August
Avignon, France
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (9km).
