August weather forecast
Salem, AR

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Salem, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 67.8°F (19.9°C) and an average high of 88.7°F (31.5°C).

Temperature

The start of August marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.7°F (31.5°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. Nighttime temperatures in Salem hover around an average low of 67.8°F (19.9°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a blistering 104°F (40°C). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance 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.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Salem, Arkansas, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 149.5 days and collects up to 34.06" (865mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Salem.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Salem is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Salem in August?

In August, in Salem, the average high-temperature is 88.7°F (31.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 67.8°F (19.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Salem?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August in Salem?

In Salem, Arkansas, during August, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Salem?

In Salem, Arkansas, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Salem have in August?

The average day length in August in Salem is 13h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Salem?

On the first day of August in Salem, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Salem?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

How high is the UV index in August in Salem?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Salem, Arkansas, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Salem, AR

Average temperature in August - Salem, AR
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Salem, AR

Average pressure in August - Salem, AR
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Salem, AR

Average wind speed in August - Salem, AR
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Salem, AR

Average humidity in August - Salem, AR
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Salem, AR

Average rainfall in August - Salem, AR
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in August
Salem, AR

Average rainfall days in August - Salem, AR
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Salem, AR

Average snowfall in August - Salem, AR
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
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
Salem, AR

Average snowfall days in August - Salem, AR
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 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
Salem, AR

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Salem, AR
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Salem, AR

Average sunshine days in August - Salem, AR
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Salem, AR

Average UV index in August - Salem, AR
  • 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 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Salem, AR

Average cloud cover in August - Salem, AR
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).

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Average visibility in August
Salem, AR

Average visibility in August - Salem, AR
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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