August weather forecastGrandfather, NC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Grandfather, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).Temperature
The average high-temperature during August is a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. August nights experience a consistent temperature drop to a refreshing 57.7°F (14.3°C).Humidity
In Grandfather, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Grandfather, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 2.56" (65mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.4 rainfall days, and 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Grandfather, North Carolina, is 13h and 29min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Average temperature in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Grandfather, 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
Grandfather, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 3.6mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March, May, September and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and November (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.5").
Average rainfall days in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
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 6min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).
Average UV index in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Grandfather, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 36
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).
Average visibility in August
Grandfather, 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).
