August weather forecast
Thibodaux, LA

August in Thibodaux, Louisiana marches on with the summer's high temperature trend carried over from July. August musters all signs of nearing end of summer with cooler evenings and lesser sunshine hours. It is important to note that August experiences the highest rainfall in the year with showers amounting to 4.61" (117mm). Entering September, though, expect a gradual decline in temperature, rainfall and humidity.

Temperature

August's commencement in Thibodaux is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 89.2°F (31.8°C), diverging marginally from July's 90°F (32.2°C). During August, Thibodaux experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 75.7°F (24.3°C).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at an extremely hot 109.4°F (43°C). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Thibodaux are July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Thibodaux, during August, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.86" (98mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.9 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of August, in Thibodaux, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Thibodaux, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.