August weather forecast
Gantts Junction, AL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gantts Junction, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 89.4°F (31.9°C).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still hot 89.4°F (31.9°C), barely different from July's 90.1°F (32.3°C). During August, an average low-temperature of 69.6°F (20.9°C) is observed in Gantts Junction.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at an extremely hot 107.6°F (42°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Gantts Junction is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Gantts Junction is August, when the rain falls for 16.7 days and typically aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Gantts Junction, snow does not fall in March through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Gantts Junction is 10.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gantts Junction. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Gantts Junction in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Gantts Junction, is 89.4°F (31.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 107.6°F (42°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Gantts Junction?

In Gantts Junction, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Gantts Junction?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Gantts Junction, Alabama. Rain falls for 16.7 days and accumulates 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Gantts Junction in August?

In Gantts Junction, Alabama, in August, it is raining for 16.7 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Gantts Junction?

In Gantts Junction, snow does not fall in March through October.

How many hours of daylight does Gantts Junction have in August?

In Gantts Junction, Alabama, the average day length in August is 13h and 20min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Gantts Junction?

On the first day of August in Gantts Junction, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gantts Junction have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Gantts Junction, Alabama, is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Gantts Junction?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Gantts Junction, Alabama.

What is the UV index reading in August in Gantts Junction?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Gantts Junction is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average temperature in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 89.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average pressure in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average wind speed in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average humidity in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average rainfall in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average snowfall in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average UV index in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Gantts Junction, AL

Average visibility in August - Gantts Junction, AL
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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