August weather forecast
Jackson, GA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Jackson, Georgia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.2°F (21.2°C) and 89.2°F (31.8°C).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still hot 89.2°F (31.8°C) marks August, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in July. Throughout August, Jackson registers a consistent average low-temperature of 70.2°F (21.2°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is computed to be a scorching 107.6°F (42°C). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Jackson.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Jackson, Georgia, is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.4h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Jackson is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Jackson during August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Jackson, records 89.2°F (31.8°C), while the low-temperature is 70.2°F (21.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 107.6°F (42°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Jackson?

The average relative humidity in August in Jackson is 75%.

What is the rainiest month in Jackson?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.1 days and accumulates 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Jackson in August?

In Jackson, during August, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Jackson?

In Jackson, Georgia, snow does not fall in April through November.

How many hours of daylight does Jackson have in August?

In August, the average day length in Jackson is 13h and 21min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Jackson?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:09 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jackson have in August?

In Jackson, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Jackson?

In Jackson, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Jackson, GA

Average temperature in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average high temperature in August: 89.2°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 (52.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 70.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Jackson, GA

Average pressure in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Jackson, GA

Average wind speed in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Jackson, GA

Average humidity in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Jackson, GA

Average rainfall in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.09").

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Average rainfall days in August
Jackson, GA

Average rainfall days in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Jackson, GA

Average snowfall in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Jackson, GA

Average snowfall days in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Jackson, GA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Jackson, GA

Average sunshine days in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Jackson, GA

Average UV index in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Jackson, GA

Average cloud cover in August - Jackson, GA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Jackson, GA

Average visibility in August - Jackson, 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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