August weather forecast
Highland Home, AL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Highland Home, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between max 90.5°F (32.5°C) and min 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Temperature

Highland Home starts August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 90.5°F (32.5°C), a minor shift from July's 91°F (32.8°C). Throughout August, an average nighttime temperature of 72.3°F (22.4°C) is experienced.

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a blisteringly hot 111.2°F (44°C). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Highland Home, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Highland Home. Rain falls for 22.9 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Highland Home, snow does not fall in March through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Highland Home, Alabama, is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of August in Highland Home, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Highland Home is 10.3h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Highland Home in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Highland Home, is 90.5°F (32.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 72.3°F (22.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 111.2°F (44°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Highland Home?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month in Highland Home?

The month with the most rainfall in Highland Home, Alabama, is August, when the rain falls for 22.9 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Highland Home in August?

In Highland Home, during August, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Highland Home?

March through November are months without snowfall in Highland Home.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Home have in August?

The average day length in August in Highland Home is 13h and 17min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Highland Home?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Highland Home, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Home have in August?

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

When is the highest UV index in Highland Home?

The months with the highest UV index in Highland Home are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August in Highland Home?

In Highland Home, Alabama, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate 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
Highland Home, AL

Average temperature in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 72.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Highland Home, AL

Average pressure in August - Highland Home, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Highland Home, AL

Average wind speed in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Highland Home, AL

Average humidity in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Highland Home, AL

Average rainfall in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in August
Highland Home, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Highland Home, AL

Average snowfall in August - Highland Home, 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 and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Highland Home, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Highland Home, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Highland Home, 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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Highland Home, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Highland Home, AL

Average UV index in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Highland Home, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Highland Home, AL

Average visibility in August - Highland Home, AL
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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