August weather forecast
Cantwell Mill, MS

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Cantwell Mill, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72°F (22.2°C) and 91.4°F (33°C).

Temperature

The warmest period is August, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 91.4°F (33°C) and a low of 72°F (22.2°C).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 114.8°F (46°C). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout August, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Cantwell Mill, there are 168 rainfall days, and 34.17" (868mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Cantwell Mill, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Cantwell Mill is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of August, in Cantwell Mill, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Cantwell Mill?

In Cantwell Mill, Mississippi, the peak average temperatures are observed in August, with a high of 91.4°F (33°C) and a low of 72°F (22.2°C).

How hot does it get in Cantwell Mill in August?

In Cantwell Mill, 91.4°F (33°C) is the average high-temperature and 72°F (22.2°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is estimated at 114.8°F (46°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cantwell Mill?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cantwell Mill is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August in Cantwell Mill?

In Cantwell Mill, in August, it is raining for 20.3 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cantwell Mill?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Cantwell Mill?

The average day length in August is 13h and 16min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Cantwell Mill?

On the first day of August in Cantwell Mill, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cantwell Mill have in August?

In Cantwell Mill, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Cantwell Mill?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average temperature in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average high temperature in August: 91.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 72°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39°F).

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Average pressure in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average pressure in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average wind speed in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average humidity in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average rainfall in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.01").

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Average rainfall days in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average rainfall days in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average snowfall in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average snowfall days in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average sunshine days in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average UV index in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average cloud cover in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The months with the most cloud cover are February and December (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Cantwell Mill, MS

Average visibility in August - Cantwell Mill, MS
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August and September (5mi).

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