August weather forecastDock Junction, GA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Dock Junction, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 90.1°F (32.3°C) and min 75.7°F (24.3°C).Temperature
August commences with an average high-temperature of a still hot 90.1°F (32.3°C), showing little deviation from July's 90.9°F (32.7°C). An average temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) marks the nights in August.Heat index
August's heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 111.2°F (44°C). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.5 days and accumulates 5.94" (151mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
January, March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Dock Junction, Georgia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 15min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, in Dock Junction, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:50 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Dock Junction is 10.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average high temperature in August: 90.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 75.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average rainfall in August: 5.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average rainfall days in August: 26.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).
Average snowfall days in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average sunshine days in August: 2.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Dock Junction, GA
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Dock Junction, 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).
