August weather forecast
Stanton, AL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Stanton, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 90.1°F (32.3°C) and 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Temperature

Stanton's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.1°F (32.3°C), a slight deviation from 91°F (32.8°C). August nights in Stanton are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 71.2°F (21.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 109.4°F (43°C). Forewarned: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Ongoing physical activity increases the likelihood of heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. 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 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Stanton, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Stanton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 171.1 days and collects up to 37.87" (962mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Stanton.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Stanton is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

In Stanton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Stanton in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Stanton, records 90.1°F (32.3°C), while the low-temperature is 71.2°F (21.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 109.4°F (43°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Stanton?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Stanton?

In Stanton, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 3.78" (96mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Stanton?

In Stanton, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Stanton have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Stanton?

On the first day of August in Stanton, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:13 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Stanton?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Stanton?

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

Average temperature in August - Stanton, 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 (52.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37°F).

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Average pressure in August
Stanton, AL

Average pressure in August - Stanton, AL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"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
Stanton, AL

Average wind speed in August - Stanton, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Stanton, AL

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

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

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Average rainfall in August
Stanton, AL

Average rainfall in August - Stanton, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.78"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in August
Stanton, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Stanton, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Stanton, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.51").
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
Stanton, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 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
Stanton, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Stanton, 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 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Stanton, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Stanton, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Stanton, AL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Stanton, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Stanton, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Stanton, AL

Average visibility in August - Stanton, 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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