August weather forecast
Somerset, LA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Somerset, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 91°F (32.8°C) and 73°F (22.8°C).

Temperature

August's weather records an average high-temperature of a still hot 91°F (32.8°C), showing little deviation from July. The month of August records an average low-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a burning hot 113°F (45°C). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Somerset is 75%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout August, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Somerset, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 35.12" (892mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Somerset, snow does not fall in April through December.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Somerset, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Somerset, Louisiana, is 10.2h.

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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Somerset in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Somerset, Louisiana, during August are 91°F (32.8°C) and 73°F (22.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 113°F (45°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Somerset?

In Somerset, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August in Somerset?

In August, in Somerset, Louisiana, the rain falls for 15.5 days. Throughout August, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Somerset?

In Somerset, snow does not fall in April through December.

How many hours of daylight does Somerset have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Somerset?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Somerset have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Somerset, Louisiana, is 10.2h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Somerset?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Somerset is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Somerset, LA

Average temperature in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average high temperature in August: 91°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 73°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (40.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Somerset, LA

Average pressure in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Somerset, LA

Average wind speed in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and September (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Somerset, LA

Average humidity in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

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Average rainfall in August
Somerset, LA

Average rainfall in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in August
Somerset, LA

Average rainfall days in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Somerset, LA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.55").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Somerset, LA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Somerset, LA

Average sunshine days in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Somerset, LA

Average UV index in August - Somerset, 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
Somerset, LA

Average cloud cover in August - Somerset, LA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Somerset, LA

Average visibility in August - Somerset, 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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