August weather forecast
Grandfather, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Grandfather, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Temperature

The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. During August, Grandfather sees a mean low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

Humidity

In Grandfather, North Carolina, 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. In Grandfather, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.4 days and collects up to 25.39" (645mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day 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

In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Grandfather in August?

August temperatures in Grandfather vary between a high-temperature of 78.6°F (25.9°C) and a low-temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Grandfather?

In Grandfather, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How much does it rain in Grandfather in August?

In Grandfather, in August, during 18 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Grandfather?

In Grandfather, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Grandfather have in August?

In Grandfather, North Carolina, the average day length in August is 13h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Grandfather?

On the first day of August in Grandfather, North Carolina, 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Grandfather have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Grandfather is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Grandfather?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August in Grandfather?

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

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).

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Average pressure in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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Average humidity in August
Grandfather, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Grandfather, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in August
Grandfather, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Grandfather, 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 1min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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Average UV index in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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Average visibility in August
Grandfather, NC

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).

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