August weather forecast
Melville, LA

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Weather in August

Slight changes mark weather transitioning from July to August. Rainfall in August slightly increases to 4.61" (117mm), the highest for the year. The daylight hours decrease further while the weather remains hot, hinting at the forthcoming retreat of summer. August in Melville, Louisiana makes its mark with sultry temperatures and high humidity alongside frequently brilliant sunshine. The persistent summer winds serve as a slight relief from the oppressive heat.

Temperature

The average high-temperature for August is a still tropical 90.9°F (32.7°C), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Melville records an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 73.4°F (23°C) in August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is estimated at a burning hot 116.6°F (47°C). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Melville is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 22.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Melville is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.9h.

UV index

June 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Melville in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Melville, is 90.9°F (32.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 73.4°F (23°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 116.6°F (47°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Melville?

The average relative humidity in August in Melville, Louisiana, is 79%.

What is the wettest month in Melville?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 22.5 days and typically aggregates up to 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Melville in August?

In August, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout August, 4.61" (117mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Melville?

February through November are months without snowfall in Melville.

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

In Melville, the average day length in August is 13h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Melville?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, in Melville, Louisiana, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Melville have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

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

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Melville?

In Melville, Louisiana, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Melville, LA

Average temperature in August - Melville, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (57.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 73.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (41.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Melville, LA

Average pressure in August - Melville, 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 and August (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Melville, LA

Average wind speed in August - Melville, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July, August and September (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Melville, LA

Average humidity in August - Melville, LA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Melville, LA

Average rainfall in August - Melville, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.2").

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Average rainfall days in August
Melville, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Melville, LA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Melville, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
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
Melville, LA

Average snowfall days in August - Melville, LA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Melville, 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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Melville, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Melville, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Melville, LA

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Melville, LA

Average cloud cover in August - Melville, LA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Melville, LA

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

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

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