August weather forecast
West Hattiesburg, MS

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in West Hattiesburg, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 73°F (22.8°C) and 91.8°F (33.2°C).

Temperature

In West Hattiesburg, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 91.8°F (33.2°C) and a low of 73°F (22.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a blazing hot 114.8°F (46°C). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In August, in West Hattiesburg, the rain falls for 22.3 days. Throughout August, 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in West Hattiesburg, there are 177.1 rainfall days, and 36.42" (925mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In West Hattiesburg, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in West Hattiesburg is 13h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of August, in West Hattiesburg, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In West Hattiesburg, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in West Hattiesburg are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in West Hattiesburg?

With an average high-temperature of 91.8°F (33.2°C) and an average low-temperature of 73°F (22.8°C), August is the warmest month.

How hot is it in West Hattiesburg in August?

In August, in West Hattiesburg, the average high-temperature is 91.8°F (33.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 73°F (22.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 114.8°F (46°C).

What is the average humidity in August in West Hattiesburg?

In West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How much does it rain in West Hattiesburg in August?

In West Hattiesburg, during August, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.98" (101mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in West Hattiesburg?

April through November are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in West Hattiesburg?

In West Hattiesburg, the average day length in August is 13h and 15min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in West Hattiesburg?

On the first day of August in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in West Hattiesburg?

In August, the average sunshine duration in West Hattiesburg is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in West Hattiesburg?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August in West Hattiesburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in West Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average temperature in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average high temperature in August: 91.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (56.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 73°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (39.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average pressure in August - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average wind speed in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average humidity in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average rainfall in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average rainfall days in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average snowfall in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.39").
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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average snowfall days in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.5 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Hattiesburg, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average sunshine days in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average UV index in August - West Hattiesburg, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average cloud cover in August - West Hattiesburg, 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
West Hattiesburg, MS

Average visibility in August - West Hattiesburg, MS
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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