August weather forecast
Huntersville, NC

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Weather in August

August continues the warm summer season in Huntersville, but change is in the air. The temperature is comparable to July, albeit slightly cooled down to an average high of 88.3°F. The rainfall increases, reaching a peak of 3.54". It is common to experience hot sunny days intercepted with heavy rainfall in August. The weather during this month can be tricky- it alternates between brutally hot and surprisingly cool days.

Temperature

August in Huntersville reports an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.3°F, slightly varied from July's 90.3°F. In August, the nighttime temperature in Huntersville lowers to an average of 67.5°F.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 102.2°F. Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. 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 August, the average relative humidity in Huntersville, North Carolina, is 72%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 3.54" of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Huntersville, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Huntersville are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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FAQ

How hot is August in Huntersville?

The high-temperature, in August, in Huntersville, is 88.3°F, while the low-temperature averages to 67.5°F. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 102.2°F.

What is the average humidity in August in Huntersville?

In August, the average relative humidity in Huntersville is 72%.

What is the rainiest month in Huntersville?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Huntersville. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 3.54" of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Huntersville in August?

In Huntersville, North Carolina, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 3.54" of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Huntersville?

April through October are months without snowfall in Huntersville.

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

In Huntersville, North Carolina, the average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Huntersville?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Huntersville?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Huntersville?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Huntersville?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Huntersville is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Huntersville, NC

Average temperature in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Huntersville, NC

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Huntersville, NC

Average wind speed in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Huntersville, NC

Average humidity in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Huntersville, NC

Average rainfall in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in August
Huntersville, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Huntersville, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Huntersville, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Huntersville, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in August
Huntersville, NC

Average UV index in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Huntersville, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Huntersville, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Huntersville, NC

Average visibility in August - Huntersville, 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).

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