August weather forecast
Homewood, AL

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Weather in August

August maintains the summer heat in Homewood, though there is a subtle hint of the approaching fall towards the end of the month. The weather remains hot but begins to show a slight reduction in temperatures from July's peaks. Rainfall is slightly high, bringing some occasional relief from the summer heat. Average temperatures fluctuate around a high of 90.1°F (32.3°C). The daylight hours start to decrease, hinting at the arrival of shorter days.

Temperature

July's transformation into August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.1°F (32.3°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Homewood records an average temperature drop to a pleasant 71.2°F (21.8°C) in August.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 107.6°F (42°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Homewood is 72%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Homewood. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Homewood, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Homewood is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of August, in Homewood, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Homewood is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Homewood in August?

During August, Homewood experiences an average high-temperature of 90.1°F (32.3°C) and a low-temperature of 71.2°F (21.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 107.6°F (42°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Homewood?

The average relative humidity in August in Homewood is 72%.

What is the wettest month in Homewood?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Homewood?

In Homewood, Alabama, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Homewood?

April through November are months without snowfall in Homewood, Alabama.

What is the average length of the day in August in Homewood?

In Homewood, Alabama, the average day length in August is 13h and 22min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Homewood?

On the first day of August in Homewood, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Homewood have in August?

In Homewood, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Homewood?

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August in Homewood?

In Homewood, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Homewood, AL

Average temperature in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (51.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36°F).

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Average pressure in August
Homewood, AL

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

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

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Average wind speed in August
Homewood, AL

Average wind speed in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Homewood, AL

Average humidity in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Homewood, AL

Average rainfall in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in August
Homewood, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Homewood, AL

Average snowfall in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Homewood, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Homewood, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Homewood, 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 2min

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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Homewood, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Homewood, AL

Average UV index in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Homewood, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Homewood, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Homewood, AL

Average visibility in August - Homewood, 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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