August weather forecastSilver Creek, MS
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Silver Creek, Mississippi, with an average temperature ranging between max 91.4°F (33°C) and min 72°F (22.2°C).Temperature
An average high-temperature of a still tropical 91.4°F (33°C) marks August, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in July. The nighttime temperature dips to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C) on average during August.Heat index
The heat index in August is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance 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.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.
Humidity
In Silver Creek, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through November are months without snowfall in Silver Creek.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 16min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average high temperature in August: 91.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (55.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 72°F
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Silver Creek, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average rainfall in August: 4.25"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.4").
Average rainfall days in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (0.31").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min
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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average sunshine days in August: 8.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (8.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Silver Creek, MS
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Silver Creek, 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).
