August weather forecastBay Minette, AL
August
Weather in August
August, synonymous with the height of the warm, summer season, prevails as one of the hottest months. The heat tends to ease slightly as the month welcomes cooler nights and diminishing daylight hours. Despite reduced sunshine hours from the previous month, the UV index remains high. Thunderstorm activity can be frequent, with rain showers providing occasional relief from the heat. Notably, the warm temperatures continue to persist with highs at 91.4°F (33°C) and the lows at 74.1°F (23.4°C).Temperature
July and August bring Bay Minette's highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 91.4°F (33°C).Heat index
For August, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.3 days and accumulates 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Bay Minette, snow does not fall in February through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 14min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 91.4°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 74.1°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in August
Bay Minette, AL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are February, March, April and December (5mi).
