August weather forecast
Patuxent Hills, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Patuxent Hills, Maryland, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.8°F (28.8°C) and min 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Temperature

Patuxent Hills starts August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.8°F (28.8°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from July. Patuxent Hills cools down to an average low-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.

Humidity

In Patuxent Hills, Maryland, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Patuxent Hills.

Daylight

In Patuxent Hills, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 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.

Sunshine

In Patuxent Hills, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Patuxent Hills?

During August, Patuxent Hills experiences an average high-temperature of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and a low-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Patuxent Hills?

In Patuxent Hills, Maryland, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

What is the rainiest month in Patuxent Hills?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Patuxent Hills. Rain falls for 17.1 days and accumulates 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Patuxent Hills in August?

In Patuxent Hills, in August, it is raining for 17.1 days, with typically 4.06" (103mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Patuxent Hills?

In Patuxent Hills, Maryland, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Patuxent Hills have in August?

In Patuxent Hills, the average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Patuxent Hills?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 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.

How long on average sun shines in August in Patuxent Hills?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Patuxent Hills?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Patuxent Hills?

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

Average temperature in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average pressure in August - Patuxent 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 (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average humidity in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and October (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and July (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average rainfall in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average snowfall in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

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

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Average snowfall days in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.6 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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Patuxent Hills, 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 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Patuxent Hills, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

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
Patuxent Hills, MD

Average visibility in August - Patuxent Hills, 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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