August weather forecast
Landover, MD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Landover, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.1°F (29.5°C) and 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Temperature

With the start of August, Landover measures an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C), not significantly differing from July's 87.4°F (30.8°C). Throughout the month of August, Landover sees a steady low-temperature average of 68.7°F (20.4°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Landover, Maryland, is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Landover is August, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through November are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Landover is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:18 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 in Landover 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 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. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Landover in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Landover, is 85.1°F (29.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 68.7°F (20.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Landover?

In Landover, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

What is the wettest month in Landover?

The month with the most rainfall in Landover, Maryland, is August, when the rain falls for 15.8 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Landover in August?

In August, in Landover, Maryland, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 3.58" (91mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Landover?

In Landover, snow does not fall in May through November.

How many hours of daylight does Landover have in August?

In August, the average day length in Landover, Maryland, is 13h and 38min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Landover?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Landover, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Landover have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Landover, Maryland, is 10.3h.

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

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Landover?

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 the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Landover, MD

Average temperature in August - Landover, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Landover, MD

Average pressure in August - Landover, 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
Landover, MD

Average wind speed in August - Landover, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Landover, MD

Average humidity in August - Landover, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, October and December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Landover, MD

Average rainfall in August - Landover, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.58"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in August
Landover, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Landover, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Landover, MD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Landover, MD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.1 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
Landover, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Landover, 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
Landover, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Landover, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Landover, MD

Average UV index in August - Landover, 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
Landover, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Landover, 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
Landover, MD

Average visibility in August - Landover, 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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