August weather forecast
Little Switzerland, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 58.3°F (14.6°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), hardly differing from July's 81°F (27.2°C). August nights in Little Switzerland, North Carolina, indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a refreshing 58.3°F (14.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Little Switzerland, in August, during 20.1 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Little Switzerland, there are 176.4 rainfall days, and 35.51" (902mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 in Little Switzerland, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Little Switzerland 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Little Switzerland in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Little Switzerland, is 79.9°F (26.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 58.3°F (14.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Little Switzerland?

In Little Switzerland, North Carolina, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Little Switzerland?

In Little Switzerland, in August, during 20.1 rainfall days, 3.9" (99mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Little Switzerland?

In Little Switzerland, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Little Switzerland?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Little Switzerland?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, in Little Switzerland, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Little Switzerland?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Little Switzerland?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Little Switzerland?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average pressure in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average wind speed in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average humidity in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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").

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Average rainfall days in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average snowfall in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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").

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Average snowfall days in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Little Switzerland, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Little Switzerland, 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: 9h and 4min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average UV index in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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Average visibility in August
Little Switzerland, NC

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).

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