August weather forecast
Franklin, LA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Franklin, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 77.4°F (25.2°C) and 89.1°F (31.7°C).

Temperature

August, known for its average high temperature of 89.1°F (31.7°C) and an average low temperature of 77.4°F (25.2°C), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a blisteringly hot 107.6°F (42°C). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Franklin, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Franklin, Louisiana, is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in Franklin?

The warmest period in Franklin, Louisiana, tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 89.1°F (31.7°C) and a low of 77.4°F (25.2°C).

How hot is August in Franklin?

The high-temperature, in August, in Franklin, records 89.1°F (31.7°C), while the low-temperature is 77.4°F (25.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 107.6°F (42°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Franklin?

In August, the average relative humidity in Franklin is 78%.

What is the wettest month in Franklin?

The month with the most rainfall in Franklin, Louisiana, is August, when the rain falls for 21.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Franklin?

In August, the rain falls for 21.9 days. Throughout August, 3.82" (97mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Franklin?

February through November are months without snowfall in Franklin.

How many hours of daylight does Franklin have in August?

In August, the average day length in Franklin is 13h and 11min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Franklin?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, in Franklin, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Franklin?

The average sunshine duration in August in Franklin, Louisiana, is 10.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Franklin?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Franklin?

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

Average temperature in August - Franklin, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 89.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 77.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (77.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (46.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Franklin, LA

Average pressure in August - Franklin, LA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Franklin, LA

Average wind speed in August - Franklin, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Franklin, LA

Average humidity in August - Franklin, LA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Franklin, LA

Average rainfall in August - Franklin, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.82"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.83").

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Average rainfall days in August
Franklin, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Franklin, 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 (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall days in August
Franklin, LA

Average snowfall days in August - Franklin, 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 and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Franklin, 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: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Franklin, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Franklin, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Franklin, LA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Franklin, LA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in August
Franklin, LA

Average visibility in August - Franklin, 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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