August weather forecast
Balus Creek, GA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Balus Creek, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68°F (20°C) and 88.2°F (31.2°C).

Temperature

Balus Creek records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still tropical 88.2°F (31.2°C) from July's 89.4°F (31.9°C). Balus Creek, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 68°F (20°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In Balus Creek, Georgia, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Balus Creek, Georgia, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Balus Creek is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

May through August, 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Balus Creek?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Balus Creek during August are 88.2°F (31.2°C) and 68°F (20°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Balus Creek?

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

What is the wettest month in Balus Creek?

The month with the most rainfall in Balus Creek is August, when the rain falls for 20 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Balus Creek?

In August, in Balus Creek, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Balus Creek?

In Balus Creek, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in Balus Creek?

In August, the average day length in Balus Creek, Georgia, is 13h and 23min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Balus Creek?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Balus Creek, Georgia, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Balus Creek have in August?

In Balus Creek, Georgia, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Balus Creek?

The months with the highest UV index in Balus Creek, Georgia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in Balus Creek?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Balus Creek is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average temperature in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average pressure in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average wind speed in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average humidity in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average rainfall in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average rainfall days in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average snowfall in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.54").
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
Balus Creek, GA

Average snowfall days in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 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
Balus Creek, GA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average sunshine days in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average UV index in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average cloud cover in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Balus Creek, GA

Average visibility in August - Balus Creek, GA
  • 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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