August weather forecast
Port Allen, LA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Port Allen, Louisiana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and an average low of 73.9°F (23.3°C).

Temperature

Port Allen experiences its warmest period in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 91.9°F (33.3°C).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a blazing hot 118.4°F (48°C). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Port Allen, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Port Allen, in August, it is raining for 22.2 days, with typically 4.57" (116mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Port Allen, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.1" (917mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Port Allen, snow does not fall in February through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Port Allen is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of August, in Port Allen, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Port Allen is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Port Allen are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the hottest in Port Allen?

In Port Allen, Louisiana, the months of July and August are known for the peak temperatures, reaching an average high of 91.9°F (33.3°C).

How hot is it in Port Allen in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and a low-temperature of 73.9°F (23.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 118.4°F (48°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Port Allen?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August in Port Allen?

In Port Allen, Louisiana, in August, during 22.2 rainfall days, 4.57" (116mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Port Allen?

In Port Allen, Louisiana, snow does not fall in February through November.

How many hours of daylight does Port Allen have in August?

The average day length in August in Port Allen is 13h and 13min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Port Allen?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Port Allen have in August?

In Port Allen, Louisiana, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Port Allen?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Port Allen.

What is the UV index reading in August in Port Allen?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Port Allen, LA

Average temperature in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 91.9°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 73.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Port Allen, LA

Average pressure in August - Port Allen, 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
Port Allen, LA

Average wind speed in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Port Allen, LA

Average humidity in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Port Allen, LA

Average rainfall in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in August
Port Allen, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Port Allen, LA

Average snowfall in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.28").
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
Port Allen, LA

Average snowfall days in August - Port Allen, 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 March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Port Allen, LA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Port Allen, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Port Allen, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Port Allen, LA

Average UV index in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Port Allen, LA

Average cloud cover in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Port Allen, LA

Average visibility in August - Port Allen, LA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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