August weather forecastEagle Rock, NC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Eagle Rock, North Carolina, with an average temperature ranging between max 86.5°F (30.3°C) and min 69.3°F (20.7°C).Temperature
The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. August nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C).Heat index
The heat index in August is estimated at a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.
Humidity
In Eagle Rock, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in Eagle Rock, North Carolina. Rain falls for 18.1 days and accumulates 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Eagle Rock.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Eagle Rock is 13h and 28min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:42 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Eagle Rock is 10.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 86.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 5.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.7"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.2").
Average rainfall days in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.3 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
Eagle Rock, 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Eagle Rock, NC
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
