August weather forecast
Milneburg, LA

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Milneburg, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 89.4°F (31.9°C) and an average low of 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

August's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a still tropical 89.4°F (31.9°C) from July's 89.6°F (32°C). The average temperature in Milneburg, Louisiana, during August nights dips to a moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Milneburg, during August, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 5.98" (152mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Milneburg, there are 178.6 rainfall days, and 44.25" (1124mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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, in Milneburg, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Milneburg, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.