August weather forecast
Potts Camp, MS

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Potts Camp, Mississippi, with an average temperature varying between 69.6°F (20.9°C) and 90.5°F (32.5°C).

Temperature

With the start of August, Potts Camp measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.5°F (32.5°C), not significantly differing from July's 90.9°F (32.7°C). August nights in Potts Camp observe an average temperature dip to a pleasant 69.6°F (20.9°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is estimated at a blistering 111.2°F (44°C). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often overlook the necessity for resting and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is critical to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Potts Camp, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Potts Camp, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Potts Camp, Mississippi, there are 123 rainfall days, and 12.91" (328mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Potts Camp, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

In Potts Camp, Mississippi, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:24 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Potts Camp in August?

The high-temperature in Potts Camp, Mississippi, during August is 90.5°F (32.5°C) and the low-temperature is 69.6°F (20.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 111.2°F (44°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Potts Camp?

In Potts Camp, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How much does it rain in Potts Camp in August?

In Potts Camp, Mississippi, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Potts Camp?

In Potts Camp, snow does not fall in March through December.

How many hours of daylight does Potts Camp have in August?

In Potts Camp, the average day length in August is 13h and 25min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Potts Camp?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Potts Camp?

The average sunshine duration in August in Potts Camp is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in August in Potts Camp?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Potts Camp, Mississippi, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average temperature in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.6°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 (34.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average pressure in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average wind speed in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average humidity in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average rainfall in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average rainfall days in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average snowfall in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average snowfall days in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Potts Camp, MS

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average sunshine days in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average UV index in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average cloud cover in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Potts Camp, MS

Average visibility in August - Potts Camp, MS
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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