August weather forecast
Harahan Junction, LA

August, the last month of the summer in Harahan Junction, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 89.1°F (31.7°C) and 79°F (26.1°C).

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature stands at a still hot 89.1°F (31.7°C), closely aligned with July's 89.2°F (31.8°C). Throughout August, the nighttime temperature averages to a warm 79°F (26.1°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at an extremely hot 105.8°F (41°C). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Harahan Junction, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Harahan Junction, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Harahan Junction, there are 104.1 rainfall days, and 8.39" (213mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Harahan Junction is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Harahan Junction is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Harahan Junction are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.