August weather forecast
Mountain City, GA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Mountain City, Georgia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 83.3°F (28.5°C).

Temperature

The unfolding of August shows an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.3°F (28.5°C), indicating a slight variance from July's 84°F (28.9°C). During the nights in August, Mountain City experiences a consistent average temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Mountain City, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, in Mountain City, the rain falls for 19.5 days. Throughout August, 4.17" (106mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 188.9 rainfall days, and 48.23" (1225mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Mountain City.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Mountain City, Georgia, is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of August, in Mountain City, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Mountain City is 9.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Mountain City?

During August, Mountain City experiences an average high-temperature of 83.3°F (28.5°C) and a low-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Mountain City?

The average relative humidity in August in Mountain City, Georgia, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Mountain City in August?

In Mountain City, Georgia, in August, it is raining for 19.5 days, with typically 4.17" (106mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mountain City?

In Mountain City, Georgia, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in Mountain City?

In Mountain City, Georgia, the average day length in August is 13h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Mountain City?

On the first day of August in Mountain City, Georgia, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountain City have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Mountain City is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in Mountain City?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Mountain City, Georgia, is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Mountain City, GA

Average temperature in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Mountain City, GA

Average pressure in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Mountain City, GA

Average wind speed in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Mountain City, GA

Average humidity in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Mountain City, GA

Average rainfall in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.83").

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Average rainfall days in August
Mountain City, GA

Average rainfall days in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Mountain City, GA

Average snowfall in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.54").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Mountain City, GA

Average snowfall days in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Mountain City, GA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
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 June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Mountain City, GA

Average sunshine days in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Mountain City, GA

Average UV index in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Mountain City, GA

Average cloud cover in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Mountain City, GA

Average visibility in August - Mountain City, GA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are June and July (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).

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