Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
As Blowing Rock welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 81.5°F (27.5°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of August, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a moderate 59.5°F (15.3°C).Heat index
August's average heat index is calculated to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). If one remains active during constant exposure, it might cause exhaustion and heat cramps.In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. 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', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Blowing Rock, during August, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Blowing Rock, there are 177.2 rainfall days, and 33.39" (848mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Blowing Rock, snow does not fall in June through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Blowing Rock is 13h and 29min.On the first day of August in Blowing Rock, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Blowing Rock, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 81.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 3.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and November (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.78").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 19 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Blowing Rock, NC
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September and December (5mi).
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