August weather forecast
Diamond, LA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Diamond, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 80.4°F (26.9°C) and 87.6°F (30.9°C).

Temperature

August, having an average high-temperature of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and an average low-temperature of 80.4°F (26.9°C), is the warmest month.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 102.2°F (39°C). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Diamond is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Diamond, snow does not fall in February through December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Diamond, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Diamond?

August is the month when Diamond's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and lows of 80.4°F (26.9°C).

How hot does it get in Diamond in August?

In Diamond, in August, the average high-temperature is 87.6°F (30.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 80.4°F (26.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Diamond?

In August, the average relative humidity in Diamond, Louisiana, is 74%.

What is the rainiest month in Diamond?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Diamond in August?

In Diamond, during August, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Diamond?

February through December are months without snowfall in Diamond, Louisiana.

How many hours of daylight does Diamond have in August?

The average day length in August in Diamond is 13h and 10min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Diamond?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Diamond?

In Diamond, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Diamond?

The months with the highest UV index in Diamond, Louisiana, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August in Diamond?

In Diamond, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Diamond, LA

Average temperature in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 80.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Diamond, LA

Average pressure in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Diamond, LA

Average wind speed in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Diamond, LA

Average humidity in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Diamond, LA

Average rainfall in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.79").

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Average rainfall days in August
Diamond, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).

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Average snowfall days in August
Diamond, LA

Average snowfall days in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Diamond, LA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Diamond, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are April and November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Diamond, LA

Average UV index in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).

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Average cloud cover in August
Diamond, LA

Average cloud cover in August - Diamond, LA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).

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Average visibility in August
Diamond, LA

Average visibility in August - Diamond, 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).

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