August weather forecast
Wetumpka, AL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Wetumpka, Alabama, with an average temperature varying between 72°F and 91°F.

Temperature

Wetumpka experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still tropical 91°F with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 92.3°F. An average temperature of 72°F marks the nights in August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a scorching 111.2°F. Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Wetumpka, Alabama, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Wetumpka, in August, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.03" of accumulated precipitation. In Wetumpka, Alabama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 35.63" of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Wetumpka, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of August, in Wetumpka, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Wetumpka is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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FAQ

How hot is it in Wetumpka in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Wetumpka, records 91°F, while the low-temperature is 72°F. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 111.2°F.

What is the average humidity in August in Wetumpka?

In August, the average relative humidity in Wetumpka is 73%.

How much does it rain in Wetumpka in August?

In Wetumpka, in August, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 3.03" of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wetumpka?

In Wetumpka, Alabama, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Wetumpka have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Wetumpka?

On the first day of August in Wetumpka, Alabama, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:11 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wetumpka have in August?

In Wetumpka, Alabama, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

How high is the UV index in August in Wetumpka?

In Wetumpka, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average temperature in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average high temperature in August: 91°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 72°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average pressure in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Wetumpka, AL

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average humidity in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

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
Wetumpka, AL

Average rainfall in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

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Average rainfall days in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average rainfall days in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Wetumpka, AL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Wetumpka, AL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 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
Wetumpka, AL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wetumpka, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average sunshine days in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Wetumpka, AL

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average cloud cover in August - Wetumpka, AL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Wetumpka, AL

Average visibility in August - Wetumpka, 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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