August weather forecast
Lake Arthur, LA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 90°F (32.2°C) and 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Temperature

Lake Arthur's warmest months, July and August, record an average high-temperature of 90°F (32.2°C).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.4 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Lake Arthur, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of August, in Lake Arthur, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lake Arthur, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Lake Arthur?

July and August are the warmest months in Lake Arthur, with an average high-temperature of 90°F (32.2°C).

How hot is it in Lake Arthur in August?

In August, in Lake Arthur, the average high-temperature is 90°F (32.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 111.2°F (44°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Lake Arthur?

In August, the average relative humidity in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, is 78%.

What is the rainiest month in Lake Arthur?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Lake Arthur in August?

In August, the rain falls for 17.4 days. Throughout August, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Lake Arthur?

In Lake Arthur, snow does not fall in February through November.

How many hours of daylight does Lake Arthur have in August?

In August, the average day length in Lake Arthur is 13h and 12min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Lake Arthur?

On the first day of August in Lake Arthur, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Lake Arthur?

The average sunshine duration in August in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Lake Arthur?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Lake Arthur?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Lake Arthur, Louisiana, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average temperature in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 90°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 75.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (44.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average pressure in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average wind speed in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average humidity in August - Lake Arthur, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average rainfall in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average snowfall in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.04").
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
Lake Arthur, LA

Average snowfall days in August - Lake Arthur, 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 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
Lake Arthur, LA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Lake Arthur, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average UV index in August - Lake Arthur, 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
Lake Arthur, LA

Average cloud cover in August - Lake Arthur, LA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in August
Lake Arthur, LA

Average visibility in August - Lake Arthur, 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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