August weather forecast
Riva Farms, MD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Riva Farms, Maryland, with an average temperature fluctuating between 70.5°F (21.4°C) and 83.3°F (28.5°C).

Temperature

Riva Farms greets August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.3°F (28.5°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Throughout August, Riva Farms witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 70.5°F (21.4°C).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Staying active during long-term exposure might result in a state of exhaustion and cause heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

In Riva Farms, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Riva Farms.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 38min.
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, in Riva Farms, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Riva Farms in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Riva Farms, records 83.3°F (28.5°C), while the low-temperature is 70.5°F (21.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Riva Farms?

In Riva Farms, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Riva Farms?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Riva Farms?

In Riva Farms, Maryland, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Riva Farms?

In Riva Farms, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in Riva Farms?

The average day length in August in Riva Farms, Maryland, is 13h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Riva Farms?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Riva Farms have in August?

In Riva Farms, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

When is the highest UV index in Riva Farms?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Riva Farms?

In Riva Farms, Maryland, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average temperature in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 70.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average pressure in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average wind speed in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average humidity in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

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
Riva Farms, MD

Average rainfall in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average rainfall days in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average snowfall in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
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
Riva Farms, MD

Average snowfall days in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 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
Riva Farms, MD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Riva Farms, 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 3min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average sunshine days in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Riva Farms, MD

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Riva Farms, MD

Average cloud cover in August - Riva Farms, MD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

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
Riva Farms, MD

Average visibility in August - Riva Farms, 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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