August weather forecast
Cottonwood, AL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Cottonwood, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 74.1°F (23.4°C) and 90.3°F (32.4°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 90.3°F (32.4°C), closely related to the 90.9°F (32.7°C) observed in July. Cottonwood reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 74.1°F (23.4°C) in August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 111.2°F (44°C). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to 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.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Cottonwood, Alabama, are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Cottonwood, Alabama. Rain falls for 21.2 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall in Cottonwood.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Cottonwood, Alabama, is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of August in Cottonwood, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:05 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cottonwood, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cottonwood in August?

The high-temperature during August is 90.3°F (32.4°C) and the low-temperature is 74.1°F (23.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 111.2°F (44°C).

What is the most humid month in Cottonwood?

The months with the highest humidity are August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

What is the average humidity in August in Cottonwood?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cottonwood, Alabama, is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Cottonwood?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.2 days and accumulates 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Cottonwood in August?

In Cottonwood, Alabama, in August, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cottonwood?

February through December are months without snowfall in Cottonwood.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 14min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Cottonwood?

On the first day of August in Cottonwood, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:05 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in August?

In Cottonwood, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cottonwood?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cottonwood, Alabama.

How high is the UV index in August in Cottonwood?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottonwood is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average temperature in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 74.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average pressure in August - Cottonwood, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average wind speed in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average humidity in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average rainfall in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").

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Average rainfall days in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average snowfall in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Cottonwood, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average UV index in August - Cottonwood, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Cottonwood, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in August
Cottonwood, AL

Average visibility in August - Cottonwood, 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).

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