August weather forecast
Saint Elmo, AL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Saint Elmo, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 77.4°F (25.2°C) and max 90.3°F (32.4°C).

Temperature

The highest temperatures are recorded in August, with averages reaching a high of 90.3°F (32.4°C) and a low of 77.4°F (25.2°C).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 109.4°F (43°C). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24 days and accumulates 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Saint Elmo is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest in Saint Elmo?

August stands out as Saint Elmo's warmest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 90.3°F (32.4°C) and a low of 77.4°F (25.2°C).

How hot is it in Saint Elmo in August?

August temperatures in Saint Elmo vary between a high-temperature of 90.3°F (32.4°C) and a low-temperature of 77.4°F (25.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 109.4°F (43°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Saint Elmo?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Saint Elmo?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Saint Elmo. Rain falls for 24 days and accumulates 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Saint Elmo?

In Saint Elmo, Alabama, in August, during 24 rainfall days, 6.1" (155mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Saint Elmo?

February through December are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Saint Elmo?

The average day length in August is 13h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Saint Elmo?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Saint Elmo have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Saint Elmo, Alabama, is 10.7h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Saint Elmo?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Saint Elmo.

What is the UV index reading in August in Saint Elmo?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Saint Elmo, Alabama, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average temperature in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 77.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average pressure in August - Saint Elmo, 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
Saint Elmo, AL

Average wind speed in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average humidity in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average rainfall in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 6.1"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (6.1").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 24 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average snowfall in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.4 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
Saint Elmo, AL

Average UV index in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Saint Elmo, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in August
Saint Elmo, AL

Average visibility in August - Saint Elmo, 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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