Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Joppa notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 88°F (31.1°C) in August, displaying minor variation from July. During the month of August, the nighttime temperature in Joppa falls to an average of 67.6°F (19.8°C).Heat index
During August, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 104°F (40°C). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration and the resultant sweat evaporation are the body's natural thermostat, helping regulate temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.
Humidity
In Joppa, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
In Joppa, in August, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 3.82" (97mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.8 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Joppa, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Joppa, Alabama, is 13h and 24min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Joppa, AL
- Average high temperature in August: 88°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Joppa, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Joppa, AL
- Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Joppa, AL
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Joppa, AL
- Average rainfall in August: 3.82"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in August
Joppa, AL
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Joppa, AL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Joppa, AL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Joppa, 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 1min
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).
Average sunshine days in August
Joppa, AL
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Joppa, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Joppa, 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).
Average visibility in August
Joppa, AL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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