August weather forecastPetroleum, IN
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Petroleum, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.2°F (26.2°C) and min 61.7°F (16.5°C).Temperature
Petroleum records an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C) as August arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. Petroleum records an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 82%.Rainfall
In Petroleum, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 137.2 rainfall days, and 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.5h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average wind speed in August: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).
Average humidity in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall in August: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").
Average rainfall days in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average rainfall days in August: 13 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.2").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Petroleum, IN
- 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Petroleum, IN
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (5mi).
