August weather forecast
Whitesand, MS

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Whitesand, Mississippi, with an average temperature fluctuating between 72°F (22.2°C) and 91.4°F (33°C).

Temperature

Transitioning from July to August, Whitesand observes an average high-temperature of a still hot 91.4°F (33°C), differing subtly from the previous month. August is noted for a mean low-temperature of 72°F (22.2°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a life-threatening hot 114.8°F (46°C). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.6 days and typically aggregates up to 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Whitesand, snow does not fall in April through November.

Daylight

In Whitesand, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Whitesand, the average sunshine in August 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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Whitesand in August?

In Whitesand, 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. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 114.8°F (46°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Whitesand?

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

What is the wettest month in Whitesand?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Whitesand. Rain falls for 21.6 days and accumulates 4.25" (108mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Whitesand in August?

In Whitesand, in August, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 4.25" (108mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Whitesand?

April through November are months without snowfall in Whitesand.

How many hours of daylight does Whitesand have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Whitesand?

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.

How long on average sun shines in August in Whitesand?

The average sunshine duration in August in Whitesand, Mississippi, is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Whitesand?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Whitesand?

In Whitesand, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Whitesand, MS

Average temperature in August - Whitesand, 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).

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Average pressure in August
Whitesand, MS

Average pressure in August - Whitesand, 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
Whitesand, MS

Average wind speed in August - Whitesand, 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).

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Average humidity in August
Whitesand, MS

Average humidity in August - Whitesand, 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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Whitesand, MS

Average rainfall in August - Whitesand, 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").

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Average rainfall days in August
Whitesand, MS

Average rainfall days in August - Whitesand, 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).

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Average snowfall in August
Whitesand, MS

Average snowfall in August - Whitesand, 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").

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Average snowfall days in August
Whitesand, MS

Average snowfall days in August - Whitesand, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Whitesand, MS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Whitesand, 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 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Whitesand, MS

Average sunshine days in August - Whitesand, 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).

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Average UV index in August
Whitesand, MS

Average UV index in August - Whitesand, 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
Whitesand, MS

Average cloud cover in August - Whitesand, 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).

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Average visibility in August
Whitesand, MS

Average visibility in August - Whitesand, 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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