August weather forecast
Maytown, AL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Maytown, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.1°F (21.7°C) and 90.1°F (32.3°C).

Temperature

As August unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still hot 90.1°F (32.3°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Maytown witnesses an average low-temperature of 71.1°F (21.7°C) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 107.6°F (42°C). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. 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 hold particular importance for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Maytown, during August, the rain falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.74" (95mm) of precipitation. In Maytown, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.7 days and collects up to 40" (1016mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Maytown, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Maytown is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of August in Maytown, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, August is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Maytown in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 90.1°F (32.3°C) and 71.1°F (21.7°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 107.6°F (42°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Maytown?

In Maytown, Alabama, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August in Maytown?

In Maytown, in August, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 3.74" (95mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Maytown?

In Maytown, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through October.

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

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Maytown?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Maytown?

The average sunshine duration in August in Maytown, Alabama, is 10.2h.

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

The month with the highest UV index in Maytown is August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August in Maytown?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Maytown, Alabama, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Maytown, AL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (50.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (35.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Maytown, AL

Average pressure in August - Maytown, 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
Maytown, AL

Average wind speed in August - Maytown, 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
Maytown, AL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Maytown, AL

Average rainfall in August - Maytown, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.74"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.24").

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Average rainfall days in August
Maytown, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Maytown, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Maytown, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Maytown, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 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
Maytown, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Maytown, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Maytown, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Maytown, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Maytown, AL

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Maytown, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Maytown, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Maytown, AL

Average visibility in August - Maytown, 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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