August weather forecastBell Arthur, NC
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Bell Arthur, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 69.8°F (21°C) and an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C).Temperature
The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 86.2°F (30.1°C), hardly differing from July's 87.8°F (31°C). The nights of August anticipate an average low-temperature of 69.8°F (21°C).Heat index
The heat index value for August is computed to be a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.1 days and typically aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Bell Arthur, North Carolina, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Bell Arthur is 13h and 28min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:38 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 86.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).
Average pressure in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.6 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
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 36
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Bell Arthur, NC
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (5mi).
