August weather forecast
Kings Heights, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Kings Heights, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 84.4°F (29.1°C) and 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Kings Heights notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. An average temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C) is recorded in Kings Heights during the nights in August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Kings Heights, 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 August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Kings Heights?

During August, Kings Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 84.4°F (29.1°C) and a low-temperature of 68.7°F (20.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Kings Heights?

The average relative humidity in August in Kings Heights is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in Kings Heights?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Kings Heights. Rain falls for 16.2 days and accumulates 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Kings Heights in August?

In August, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Kings Heights?

May through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Kings Heights have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Kings Heights?

On the first day of August in Kings Heights, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kings Heights have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Kings Heights is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Kings Heights?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Kings Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average temperature in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28°F).

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Average pressure in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average pressure in August - Kings Heights, 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
Kings Heights, MD

Average wind speed in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average humidity in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average rainfall in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.05").

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Average rainfall days in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average snowfall in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.3 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
Kings Heights, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kings Heights, 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
Kings Heights, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Kings Heights, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Kings Heights, MD

Average UV index in August - Kings Heights, 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
Kings Heights, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Kings Heights, 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
Kings Heights, MD

Average visibility in August - Kings Heights, 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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