August weather forecast
Scottsburg, IN

August walks the line between July's sweltering heat and September's hint of fall in Scottsburg. Average temperatures ranging from 84.7°F (29.3°C) to 64.4°F (18°C) indicate a slight step-down from July's peaks. August sustains the summer climate but begins to exhibit early signs of autumn toward its end. With the warmth of summer and the first whispers of fall, August provides a distinctive blend of weather elements. While summer activities continue to engage residents and visitors, preparations for the oncoming fall season subtly come into picture.

Temperature

Scottsburg, Indiana, indicates an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 84.7°F (29.3°C) in August, showing minor variation from July's 85.6°F (29.8°C). Scottsburg in August anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 64.4°F (18°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 95°F (35°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.1 days. Throughout August, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 163.7 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Scottsburg, Indiana, is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:14 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.