August weather forecast
Fields, LA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Fields, Louisiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 92.7°F (33.7°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

August experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 92.7°F (33.7°C), barely different from July's 92.8°F (33.8°C). Fields witnesses an average low-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 120.2°F (49°C). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Fields, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Fields, Louisiana. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fields, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Fields is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, in Fields, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Fields, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Fields in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Fields, is 92.7°F (33.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 120.2°F (49°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Fields?

In August, the average relative humidity in Fields, Louisiana, is 76%.

What is the rainiest month in Fields?

The month with the most rainfall in Fields, Louisiana, is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fields in August?

In Fields, in August, during 20.3 rainfall days, 4.37" (111mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fields?

In Fields, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through November.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Fields?

On the first day of August in Fields, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fields have in August?

In Fields, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

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

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Fields?

In Fields, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fields, LA

Average temperature in August - Fields, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 92.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 74.8°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Fields, LA

Average pressure in August - Fields, LA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.94"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).

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Average wind speed in August
Fields, LA

Average wind speed in August - Fields, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Fields, LA

Average humidity in August - Fields, LA
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fields, LA

Average rainfall in August - Fields, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.37"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fields, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Fields, 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 January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Fields, LA

Average snowfall in August - Fields, LA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Fields, LA

Average snowfall days in August - Fields, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, October and November (0 days).

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

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fields, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Fields, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fields, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fields, LA

Average cloud cover in August - Fields, LA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Fields, LA

Average visibility in August - Fields, LA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (5mi).

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