August weather forecast
Mayodan, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Mayodan, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 88°F (31.1°C) and min 66°F (18.9°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still tropical 88°F (31.1°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 90°F (32.2°C). Mayodan notes a substantial temperature decline from the daytime peaks throughout August, with an average nighttime temperature of 66°F (18.9°C).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mayodan, North Carolina, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. In Mayodan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.2 days and collects up to 28.62" (727mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of August, in Mayodan, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Mayodan is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Mayodan in August?

In Mayodan, 88°F (31.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 66°F (18.9°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Mayodan?

In August, the average relative humidity in Mayodan, North Carolina, is 72%.

How many days does it rain in August in Mayodan?

In Mayodan, North Carolina, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mayodan?

April through October are months without snowfall in Mayodan, North Carolina.

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

The average day length in August is 13h and 30min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Mayodan?

On the first day of August in Mayodan, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:48 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mayodan have in August?

In Mayodan, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

How high is the UV index in August in Mayodan?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Mayodan, North Carolina, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Mayodan, NC

Average temperature in August - Mayodan, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 88°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Mayodan, NC

Average pressure in August - Mayodan, 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
Mayodan, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Mayodan, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in August
Mayodan, NC

Average rainfall in August - Mayodan, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in August
Mayodan, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Mayodan, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Mayodan, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.17").
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
Mayodan, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.2 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
Mayodan, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mayodan, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Mayodan, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Mayodan, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Mayodan, NC

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Mayodan, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Mayodan, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Mayodan, NC

Average visibility in August - Mayodan, 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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