Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August commences with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 95°F (35°C), showing little deviation from July's 95.2°F (35.1°C). August presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 73.4°F (23°C).Heat index
August's mean heat index is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 120.2°F (49°C). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.
Humidity
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 67%.Rainfall
In Benton, Louisiana, in August, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Benton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.1 days and collects up to 39.06" (992mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Benton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of August, in Benton, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Benton, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 95°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (54°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 73.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Benton, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Benton, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (5.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Benton, LA
- Average humidity in August: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Benton, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.83"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.32").
Average rainfall days in August
Benton, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Benton, LA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.63").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Benton, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Benton, LA
- 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: 10h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Benton, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Benton, LA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Benton, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Benton, LA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
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