August weather forecast
Ruffin, NC

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Ruffin, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 87.8°F (31°C).

Temperature

August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still hot 87.8°F (31°C) from July. August in Ruffin is noted for a mean low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Ruffin, in August, during 15.7 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ruffin, there are 155 rainfall days, and 30" (762mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Ruffin, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of August, in Ruffin, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Ruffin, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer 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 Ruffin in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Ruffin, is 87.8°F (31°C) and the average low-temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Ruffin?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Ruffin?

In Ruffin, during August, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ruffin?

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

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

In August, the average day length in Ruffin, North Carolina, is 13h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Ruffin?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ruffin, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:47 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ruffin have in August?

In Ruffin, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Ruffin?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Ruffin, North Carolina.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Ruffin?

In Ruffin, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ruffin, NC

Average temperature in August - Ruffin, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Ruffin, NC

Average pressure in August - Ruffin, 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 (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Ruffin, NC

Average wind speed in August - Ruffin, NC
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Ruffin, NC

Average humidity in August - Ruffin, 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
Ruffin, NC

Average rainfall in August - Ruffin, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

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Average rainfall days in August
Ruffin, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Ruffin, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Ruffin, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.32").
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
Ruffin, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ruffin, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Ruffin, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Ruffin, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Ruffin, NC

Average UV index in August - Ruffin, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Ruffin, NC

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Ruffin, NC

Average visibility in August - Ruffin, 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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