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 snowfall in August
- Average snowfall 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 advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), subtly shifted from July's 88.9°F (31.6°C). During the nights in August, Somerset records a pronounced shift from the daytime warmth, with a consistent average temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).Heat index
The average heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). When exposure and activity are sustained, they could induce fatigue, with a chance of heat cramps.Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one'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 quite important for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 40%.Rainfall
January through June, August through December are months with rainfall. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 1.3 rainfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Somerset, California, there are 86.4 rainfall days, and 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Somerset, California, is 13h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, in Somerset, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:33 pm PDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Somerset is 12h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the average humidity in August in Somerset?
When does it start raining in Somerset?
When it does not snow in Somerset?
What is the average length of the day in August in Somerset?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Somerset?
How long on average sun shines in August in Somerset?
When is the highest UV index in Somerset?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Somerset?
Average temperature in August
Somerset, CA
- Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (50.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (36°F).
Average pressure in August
Somerset, CA
- Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Somerset, CA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Somerset, CA
- Average humidity in August: 40%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).
Average rainfall in August
Somerset, CA
- Average rainfall in August: 0.04"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (5.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0").
Average rainfall days in August
Somerset, CA
- Average rainfall days in August: 1.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (0.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Somerset, CA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Somerset, CA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Somerset, CA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Somerset, CA
- Average sunshine days in August: 29.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Somerset, CA
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Somerset, CA
- Average cloud cover in August: 5
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in August
Somerset, 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).
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