August weather forecast
Brightwood, MD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Brightwood, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 83.7°F (28.7°C).

Temperature

At the onset of August, Brightwood records an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.7°F (28.7°C), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Brightwood cools down to an average low-temperature of 69.1°F (20.6°C) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Brightwood. Rain falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Brightwood, Maryland, is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Brightwood are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Brightwood in August?

In Brightwood, in August, the average high-temperature is 83.7°F (28.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Brightwood?

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

What is the rainiest month in Brightwood?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 13.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Brightwood in August?

In August, in Brightwood, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Brightwood?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Brightwood?

The average day length in August is 13h and 39min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Brightwood?

On the first day of August in Brightwood, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 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 Brightwood have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Brightwood is 10.4h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in August in Brightwood?

In Brightwood, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Brightwood, MD

Average temperature in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Brightwood, MD

Average pressure in August - Brightwood, 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
Brightwood, MD

Average wind speed in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Brightwood, MD

Average humidity in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Brightwood, MD

Average rainfall in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in August
Brightwood, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Brightwood, MD

Average snowfall in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Brightwood, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Brightwood, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Brightwood, 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 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Brightwood, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Brightwood, MD

Average UV index in August - Brightwood, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Brightwood, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Brightwood, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Brightwood, MD

Average visibility in August - Brightwood, 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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