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
Elba marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 90.7°F (32.6°C), subtly divergent from July's 91°F (32.8°C). Elba records a mean low-temperature of 73.2°F (22.9°C) in August.Heat index
August's average heat index is appraised at a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. 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 particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. 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. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Elba is 75%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in Elba. Rain falls for 21 days and accumulates 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall in Elba.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Elba is 13h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:39 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:08 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Elba is 10.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Elba, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 90.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 73.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Elba, 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
Elba, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Elba, AL
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Elba, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.19").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.22").
Average rainfall days in August
Elba, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 21 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Elba, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Elba, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (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
Elba, AL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Elba, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Elba, 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
Elba, AL
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Elba, 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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