August weather forecast
Bremo Bluff, VA

August continues to offer the hot summer conditions seen in July in Bremo Bluff. As expected, the temperature continues to rise with an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C) and a high of 86.9°F (30.5°C). Rainfall is also consistent with the previous month at 2.09" (53mm). August days are long, filled with sunlight, and outdoor activities continue to be a favorite pastime. Although the temperatures are still high, they are not quite as extreme as July, moving towards cooler autumn weather.

Temperature

August's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 86.9°F (30.5°C), showing little deviation from July. Bremo Bluff's nights during August are marked by a pronounced drop from daytime temperatures, experiencing an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 98.6°F (37°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Bremo Bluff, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, in Bremo Bluff, the rain falls for 13.5 days. Throughout August, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Bremo Bluff, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 25.51" (648mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Bremo Bluff, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Bremo Bluff is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.