August weather forecastCovington, LA
August
Weather in August
August in Covington, Louisiana is in the thick of summer with consistent high temperatures and predominant humidity. The weather patterns from July extend into this month, with a slight increase in rainfall, maintaining the trend of cloud cover. Covington's foliage luxuriates in the humidity, basking in verdant abundance. While the temperature hardly changes from July, the maximum average wind speeds drop slightly to 4.7mph (7.6km/h), echoing the stillness of summer's peak.Temperature
Covington witnesses its highest temperatures in July and August, reaching an average of 91.9°F (33.3°C).Heat index
The heat index in August is appraised at a life-threatening hot 116.6°F (47°C). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Covington is 75%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 13min.On the first day of August in Covington, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Covington, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Covington, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 91.9°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 75.7°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (43.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Covington, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Covington, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Covington, LA
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Covington, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 4.76"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.3").
Average rainfall days in August
Covington, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Covington, LA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Covington, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Covington, LA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Covington, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 6.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Covington, LA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Covington, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Covington, LA
- 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).
