August weather forecast
Hartford, AL

August, the last month of the summer in Hartford, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 74.1°F (23.4°C) and max 90.1°F (32.3°C).

Temperature

At the start of August, Hartford's average high-temperature reaches a still tropical 90.1°F (32.3°C), subtly different from the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, the average temperature dips to a moderately hot 74.1°F (23.4°C) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

August and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months in Hartford.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Hartford is August, when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of August in Hartford, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Hartford, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.