August weather forecast
Fairoaks, MD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fairoaks, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 69.1°F (20.6°C) and 83.7°F (28.7°C).

Temperature

In Fairoaks, August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C), closely related to the preceding month. Throughout August, Fairoaks encounters an average temperature drop to an agreeable 69.1°F (20.6°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Take greater precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could result from lengthy activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
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. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. 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 great significance to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

In Fairoaks, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fairoaks, 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Fairoaks?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Fairoaks, is 83.7°F (28.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 69.1°F (20.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Fairoaks?

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

What is the rainiest month in Fairoaks?

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 Fairoaks in August?

In Fairoaks, Maryland, in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fairoaks?

May through October are months without snowfall in Fairoaks, Maryland.

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

In Fairoaks, Maryland, the average day length in August is 13h and 39min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Fairoaks?

On the first day of August in Fairoaks, 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 7:37 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Fairoaks?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Fairoaks is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Fairoaks?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Fairoaks?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Fairoaks is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fairoaks, MD

Average temperature in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average pressure in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average wind speed in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average humidity in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average rainfall in August - Fairoaks, 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 January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fairoaks, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average snowfall in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fairoaks, 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 December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fairoaks, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Fairoaks, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Fairoaks, 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
Fairoaks, MD

Average visibility in August - Fairoaks, 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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