August weather forecast
Sunny Home, AL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Sunny Home, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 88.9°F (31.6°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Temperature

The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.9°F (31.6°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. Sunny Home in August anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a blisteringly hot 105.8°F (41°C). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Sunny Home is 75%.

Rainfall

In Sunny Home, in August, it is raining for 19.2 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 174.6 rainfall days, and 42.8" (1087mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Sunny Home is 10.2h.

UV index

In Sunny Home, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Sunny Home in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Sunny Home, Alabama, are 88.9°F (31.6°C) and 69.3°F (20.7°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 105.8°F (41°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sunny Home?

The average relative humidity in August in Sunny Home, Alabama, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Sunny Home in August?

In August, in Sunny Home, Alabama, the rain falls for 19.2 days. Throughout August, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sunny Home?

In Sunny Home, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in Sunny Home?

The average day length in August in Sunny Home, Alabama, is 13h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Sunny Home?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sunny Home, Alabama, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:17 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Sunny Home?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Sunny Home?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sunny Home is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average temperature in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

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Average pressure in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average pressure in August - Sunny Home, 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
Sunny Home, AL

Average wind speed in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average humidity in August - Sunny Home, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average rainfall in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.4").

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Average rainfall days in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average snowfall in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
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
Sunny Home, AL

Average snowfall days in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.1 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
Sunny Home, AL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
Sunny Home, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average UV index in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Sunny Home, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (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
Sunny Home, AL

Average visibility in August - Sunny Home, AL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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