August weather forecast
Glasgow Corner, AL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Glasgow Corner, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and an average low of 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Glasgow Corner observes an average low-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) during August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 104°F (40°C). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. 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 body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Glasgow Corner, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Glasgow Corner, during August, the rain falls for 18.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 41.97" (1066mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Glasgow Corner is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of August in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Glasgow Corner, Alabama, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Glasgow Corner during August?

August temperatures in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, vary between a high-temperature of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and a low-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Glasgow Corner?

The average relative humidity in August in Glasgow Corner is 75%.

How much does it rain in Glasgow Corner in August?

In August, in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout August, 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Glasgow Corner?

April through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Glasgow Corner have in August?

In August, the average day length in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, is 13h and 24min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Glasgow Corner?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Glasgow Corner have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, is 10h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Glasgow Corner?

The months with the highest UV index in Glasgow Corner, Alabama, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in Glasgow Corner?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Glasgow Corner is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average temperature in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average pressure in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average wind speed in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average humidity in August - Glasgow Corner, 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 (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average rainfall in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.44").

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Average rainfall days in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average snowfall in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average UV index in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Glasgow Corner, AL

Average visibility in August - Glasgow Corner, AL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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