August weather forecast
Lenox, AL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Lenox, Alabama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72.3°F (22.4°C) and 91°F (32.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91°F (32.8°C), nearly identical to July's 91.8°F (33.2°C). Lenox in August anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 72.3°F (22.4°C).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 113°F (45°C). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Lenox. Rain falls for 23.7 days and accumulates 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Lenox.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of August, in Lenox, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lenox, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Lenox is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Lenox in August?

During August, Lenox experiences an average high-temperature of 91°F (32.8°C) and a low-temperature of 72.3°F (22.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 113°F (45°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Lenox?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Lenox?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 23.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lenox in August?

In August, the rain falls for 23.7 days. Throughout August, 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Lenox?

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

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

In August, the average day length is 13h and 16min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Lenox?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lenox have in August?

In Lenox, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in August in Lenox?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Lenox, Alabama, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Lenox, AL

Average temperature in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 91°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 72.3°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Lenox, AL

Average pressure in August - Lenox, 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
Lenox, AL

Average wind speed in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Lenox, AL

Average humidity in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Lenox, AL

Average rainfall in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in August
Lenox, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 23.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Lenox, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
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
Lenox, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
Lenox, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Lenox, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Lenox, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Lenox, AL

Average UV index in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Lenox, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Lenox, AL

Average visibility in August - Lenox, AL
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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