August weather forecast
Baltimore Highlands, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland, with an average temperature varying between 67.8°F (19.9°C) and 83.5°F (28.6°C).

Temperature

Baltimore Highlands, Maryland, experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C) in August, subtly different from July's 85.3°F (29.6°C). An average nighttime temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C) is recorded during August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). One might feel worn out with persistent exposure and activity, resulting in heat cramps.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In Baltimore Highlands, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Baltimore Highlands. Rain falls for 16.8 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Baltimore Highlands, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Baltimore Highlands is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Baltimore Highlands, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Baltimore Highlands?

Baltimore Highlands in August has an average high-temperature of 83.5°F (28.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 67.8°F (19.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Baltimore Highlands?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the wettest month in Baltimore Highlands?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 16.8 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Baltimore Highlands?

In Baltimore Highlands, in August, during 16.8 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Baltimore Highlands?

In Baltimore Highlands, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Baltimore Highlands have in August?

The average day length in August in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland, is 13h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Baltimore Highlands?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Baltimore Highlands have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Baltimore Highlands, Maryland, is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Baltimore Highlands?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Baltimore Highlands?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Baltimore Highlands is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average temperature in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average pressure in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average wind speed in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average humidity in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average rainfall in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average snowfall in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average UV index in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Baltimore Highlands, MD

Average visibility in August - Baltimore Highlands, MD
  • 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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