August weather forecastWallace, LA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Wallace, Louisiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 75.4°F (24.1°C) and max 89.8°F (32.1°C).Temperature
July and August are known as Wallace's warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 89.8°F (32.1°C).Heat index
August's average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual'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 of high significance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are February, July through September and December, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
In Wallace, in August, it is raining for 22.3 days, with typically 4.37" (111mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wallace, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172.6 days and collects up to 30.2" (767mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 12min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Wallace, LA
- Average high temperature in August: 89.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 75.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (75.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Wallace, LA
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Wallace, LA
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Wallace, LA
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July, August, September and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Wallace, LA
- Average rainfall in August: 4.37"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.88").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.26").
Average rainfall days in August
Wallace, LA
- Average rainfall days in August: 22.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Wallace, LA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.04").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Wallace, LA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and December (0.1 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
Wallace, 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 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wallace, LA
- Average sunshine days in August: 6.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Wallace, LA
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Wallace, LA
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Wallace, 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).
