August weather forecastTickfaw, LA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Tickfaw, Louisiana, with an average temperature varying between 91.4°F (33°C) and 74.5°F (23.6°C).Temperature
As Tickfaw welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still hot 91.4°F (33°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Throughout August, Tickfaw witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 74.5°F (23.6°C).Heat index
The heat index for August is estimated at a burning hot 116.6°F (47°C). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.
Humidity
In Tickfaw, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Tickfaw, during August, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.78" (96mm) of precipitation. In Tickfaw, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163.3 days and collects up to 27.64" (702mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:56 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine in Tickfaw, Louisiana, are June and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 91.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (58.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 74.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (42.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 3.78"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.14").
Average rainfall days in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
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: 10h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Tickfaw, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Tickfaw, LA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, June, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, May, July and September (5mi).
