August weather forecast
Cleveland, TN

Weather conditions in August remain similar to July, with high summertime temperatures and humidity levels. With an average high temperature of 87.4°F (30.8°C), it comes a close second to July in terms of warmth. Despite having almost the same number of daylight hours as July, August slowly starts to indicate the gradual end of summer. The amount of rainfall from July to August drops slightly, but the number of rainfall days remains similar, indicating intermittent rain showers. August has the least wind gustiness, bringing calmness and tranquility to summer days.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August is a still tropical 87.4°F (30.8°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Cleveland documents a substantial shift from daytime warmth, recording an average nighttime temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) in August.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are June through November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Cleveland, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cleveland, there are 148 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cleveland, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Cleveland is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Cleveland, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Cleveland. 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 maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. 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. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.