August weather forecast
Fair Bluff, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fair Bluff, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 71.4°F (21.9°C) and max 87.4°F (30.8°C).

Temperature

Welcoming August, Fair Bluff notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.4°F (30.8°C), nearly consistent with July's 88.9°F (31.6°C). During August, Fair Bluff records an average temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C) at night.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a scorching 104°F (40°C). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 essentially critical for 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fair Bluff, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of August, in Fair Bluff, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fair Bluff, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

In Fair Bluff, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. 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: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Fair Bluff in August?

During August, Fair Bluff experiences an average high-temperature of 87.4°F (30.8°C) and a low-temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 104°F (40°C).

What are the most humid months in Fair Bluff?

The months with the highest humidity are May, June, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

What is the average humidity in August in Fair Bluff?

In Fair Bluff, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

What is the rainiest month in Fair Bluff?

The month with the most rainfall in Fair Bluff is August, when the rain falls for 19.3 days and typically aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Fair Bluff?

In Fair Bluff, in August, during 19.3 rainfall days, 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fair Bluff?

In Fair Bluff, snow does not fall in March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Fair Bluff have in August?

In Fair Bluff, the average day length in August is 13h and 24min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Fair Bluff?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Fair Bluff, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Fair Bluff?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in August in Fair Bluff?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Fair Bluff is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average temperature in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average pressure in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January, November and December (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average wind speed in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average humidity in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average rainfall in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.07"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average snowfall in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • 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: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average UV index in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 41).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Fair Bluff, NC

Average visibility in August - Fair Bluff, NC
  • 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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