August weather forecast
Franklin, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Franklin, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 59°F (15°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

August's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C), subtly varied from July's 80.6°F (27°C). An average nighttime temperature of 59°F (15°C) is witnessed throughout August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Franklin, during August, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Franklin, there are 203.1 rainfall days, and 47.4" (1204mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Franklin, North Carolina.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Franklin is 9.6h.

UV index

In Franklin, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Franklin?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Franklin, is 79.7°F (26.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 59°F (15°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Franklin?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Franklin in August?

In Franklin, North Carolina, in August, during 21.1 rainfall days, 4.13" (105mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Franklin?

May through October are months without snowfall in Franklin, North Carolina.

What is the average length of the day in August in Franklin?

In Franklin, the average day length in August is 13h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Franklin?

On the first day of August in Franklin, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Franklin?

In Franklin, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in August in Franklin?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Franklin is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Franklin, NC

Average temperature in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Franklin, NC

Average pressure in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Franklin, NC

Average wind speed in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Franklin, NC

Average humidity in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (3.07").

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Average rainfall days in August
Franklin, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Franklin, NC

Average snowfall days in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Franklin, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Franklin, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Franklin, NC

Average UV index in August - Franklin, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Franklin, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in August
Franklin, NC

Average visibility in August - Franklin, NC
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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