August weather forecast
Petersville, AL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Petersville, Alabama, with an average temperature ranging between min 68.9°F (20.5°C) and max 88°F (31.1°C).

Temperature

The dawn of August sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 88°F (31.1°C), subtly contrasting with July's 88.7°F (31.5°C). Petersville, in August, experiences an average temperature of 68.9°F (20.5°C) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a sweltering 102.2°F (39°C). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Petersville, Alabama, during August, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 41.26" (1048mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Petersville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Petersville?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Petersville are 88°F (31.1°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Petersville?

In August, the average relative humidity in Petersville, Alabama, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August in Petersville?

In Petersville, during August, the rain falls for 18.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.31" (84mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Petersville?

April through October are months without snowfall.

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

In August, the average day length is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Petersville?

On the first day of August in Petersville, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:18 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Petersville?

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

When is the highest UV index in Petersville?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in Petersville?

In Petersville, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Petersville, AL

Average temperature in August - Petersville, 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 (47.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Petersville, AL

Average pressure in August - Petersville, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Petersville, AL

Average wind speed in August - Petersville, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Petersville, AL

Average humidity in August - Petersville, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Petersville, AL

Average rainfall in August - Petersville, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.31"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

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Average rainfall days in August
Petersville, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Petersville, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Petersville, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.71").
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
Petersville, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Petersville, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Petersville, AL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Petersville, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Petersville, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Petersville, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Petersville, AL

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Petersville, AL

Average visibility in August - Petersville, 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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