Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The warmest temperatures occur during August, when averages reach a peak of 82°F (27.8°C) and a low of 65.7°F (18.7°C).Heat index
The heat index value during August is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C). Unrelenting activity during exposure could cause fatigue and potentially lead to heat cramps.One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 61%.Rainfall
In La Palma, during August, the rain falls for 1.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 33.3 rainfall days, and 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 12h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in La Palma.UV index
June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
La Palma, CA
- Average high temperature in August: 82°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (64°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (51.3°F).
Average pressure in August
La Palma, CA
- Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and September (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
La Palma, CA
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (4.8mph).
Average humidity in August
La Palma, CA
- Average humidity in August: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (52%).
Average rainfall in August
La Palma, CA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.04"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.55").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0").
Average rainfall days in August
La Palma, CA
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (5.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Palma, CA
- 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: 12h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
La Palma, CA
- Average sunshine days in August: 27.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (28.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (22.9 days).
Average UV index in August
La Palma, CA
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
La Palma, CA
- Average cloud cover in August: 6
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in August
La Palma, CA
- 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).
La Palma, California, USA
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