August weather forecastLittle Switzerland, NC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low of 58.3°F (14.6°C).Temperature
At the onset of August, Little Switzerland records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), showing little deviation from the preceding month. August nights present a stark temperature decrease to a moderate 58.3°F (14.6°C).Humidity
In Little Switzerland, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
In Little Switzerland, in August, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 3.9" (99mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Little Switzerland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.4 days and collects up to 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Little Switzerland, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Average temperature in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average pressure in August: 30.02"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
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 3.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February, May, September and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.9"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.93").
Average rainfall days in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Little Switzerland, 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
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Little Switzerland, 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: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Little Switzerland, 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
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 36).
Average visibility in August
Little Switzerland, NC
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The month with the highest visibility is November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).
