August weather forecast
Wetumpka, AL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wetumpka, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 91°F (32.8°C) and 72°F (22.2°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Wetumpka witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 91°F (32.8°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Wetumpka reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C) in August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a scorching 111.2°F (44°C). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. 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. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 19.3 days. Throughout August, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Wetumpka, there are 162.1 rainfall days, and 35.63" (905mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Wetumpka, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Wetumpka, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Wetumpka in August?

In August, in Wetumpka, the average high-temperature is 91°F (32.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 72°F (22.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 111.2°F (44°C).

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, Alabama, during August, the rain falls for 19.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wetumpka?

April through November are months without snowfall.

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

The average day length in August in Wetumpka, Alabama, is 13h and 19min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Wetumpka?

On the first day of August in Wetumpka, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Wetumpka?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Wetumpka?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Wetumpka, Alabama, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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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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