August weather forecastGlenmont Hills, MD

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Glenmont Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.6°F (19.8°C) and 84.9°F (29.4°C).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Glenmont Hills's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching a moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C) from July's 87.3°F (30.7°C). During August, Glenmont Hills sees a mean low-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Glenmont Hills, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Glenmont Hills, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. 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 that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

During August, Glenmont Hills experiences an average high-temperature of 84.9°F (29.4°C) and a low-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 93.2°F (34°C).

In August, the average relative humidity is 71%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 17.1 days. Throughout August, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Glenmont Hills, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average high temperature in August: 84.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Glenmont Hills, 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 (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average humidity in August: 71%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Glenmont Hills, 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 (2.17").

Average rainfall days in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

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 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Glenmont Hills, 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).

Average cloud cover in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Glenmont Hills, MD

  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).