August weather forecastCecil, AL
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Cecil, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 71.4°F (21.9°C) and max 91°F (32.8°C).Temperature
The unfolding of August shows an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91°F (32.8°C), indicating a slight variance from July's 91.9°F (33.3°C). During August, the nighttime temperature averages to a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C).Heat index
August's average heat index is appraised at a scorching 111.2°F (44°C). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.
Humidity
In Cecil, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.Rainfall
In Cecil, in August, during 21.2 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cecil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 36.38" (924mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 18min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:09 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Cecil, Alabama, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Cecil, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 91°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Cecil, AL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Cecil, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Cecil, AL
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Cecil, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Cecil, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Cecil, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Cecil, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cecil, AL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Cecil, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Cecil, AL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Cecil, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Cecil, AL
- 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).
