August weather forecast
Richmond, IN

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Weather in August

August in Richmond continues to bask in warmth, with temperatures slightly dipping from July. The city cools marginally, yet the summer festivities continue to thrive, with outdoor activities remaining a popular choice among locals and tourists. August also brings a vibrant display of plant life in the city's numerous parks and green spaces. Richmond in August is a collage of sunny days, bright flora, and happy faces.

Temperature

Richmond signifies an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) in August, closely mirroring the 80.8°F (27.1°C) of July. The average low-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C) is witnessed during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Richmond, in August, during 14.5 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Richmond, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 23.74" (603mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Richmond is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Richmond in August?

August temperatures in Richmond, Indiana, vary between a high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Richmond?

In Richmond, during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Richmond?

In Richmond, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Richmond?

In Richmond, the average day length in August is 13h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Richmond?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richmond, Indiana, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Richmond?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Richmond, Indiana, is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Richmond?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August in Richmond?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Richmond, Indiana, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Richmond, IN

Average temperature in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Richmond, IN

Average pressure in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Richmond, IN

Average wind speed in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Richmond, IN

Average humidity in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Richmond, IN

Average rainfall in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").

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Average rainfall days in August
Richmond, IN

Average rainfall days in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Richmond, IN

Average snowfall in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Richmond, IN

Average snowfall days in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Richmond, IN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Richmond, IN

Average sunshine days in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Richmond, IN

Average UV index in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Richmond, IN

Average cloud cover in August - Richmond, IN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Richmond, IN

Average visibility in August - Richmond, IN
  • 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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