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
The dawn of August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.7°F (27.6°C), subtly contrasting with July's 82.6°F (28.1°C). Richlands's August nights represent a significant downturn from the day's heat, with an average temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).Heat index
For August, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. 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.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In August, in Richlands, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout August, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Richlands, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Richlands are June through August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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What are the months with the most sunshine in Richlands?
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What is the month with the highest UV index in Richlands?
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Average temperature in August
Richlands, VA
- Average high temperature in August: 81.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Richlands, VA
- Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Richlands, VA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Richlands, VA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Richlands, VA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in August
Richlands, VA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Richlands, VA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Richlands, VA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Richlands, VA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Richlands, VA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Richlands, VA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Richlands, VA
- Average cloud cover in August: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Richlands, VA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
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