August weather forecast
Gentilly Terrace, LA

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Gentilly Terrace, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 89.4°F (31.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of August manifests an average high-temperature of a still tropical 89.4°F (31.9°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In the month of August, Gentilly Terrace's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a blisteringly hot 105.8°F (41°C). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. 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. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 22.7 days. Throughout August, 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Gentilly Terrace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.6 days and collects up to 44.25" (1124mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gentilly Terrace, Louisiana, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.