Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. In Sunset Beach, the average nighttime temperature during August is a pleasant 69.1°F (20.6°C).Heat index
In August, the heat index is estimated at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.9 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Sunset Beach, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Sunset Beach is 13h and 39min.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 Sunset Beach, Maryland, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm EDT.
Sunshine
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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Average temperature in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average high temperature in August: 83.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Sunset Beach, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average wind speed in August: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, March, April and November (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average rainfall in August: 3.54"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.4 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
Sunset Beach, 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 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Sunset Beach, 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
Sunset Beach, MD
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
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).
Average visibility in August
Sunset Beach, 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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