August weather forecastPilottown, LA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Pilottown, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and an average high of 87.6°F (30.9°C).Temperature
August is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and an average low of 80.4°F (26.9°C).Heat index
For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.72" (120mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 10min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:19 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.7h.UV index
May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 87.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 80.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (80.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (51.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 4.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.79").
Average rainfall days in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7 days).
Average snowfall days in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are April and November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).
Average cloud cover in August
Pilottown, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in August
Pilottown, 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).
