August weather forecastSapphire, NC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sapphire, North Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 81.9°F (27.7°C) and 60.8°F (16°C).Temperature
Welcoming August, Sapphire notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 81.9°F (27.7°C), nearly consistent with July's 82.9°F (28.3°C). Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 60.8°F (16°C) in August.Heat index
For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Sapphire, during August, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 191.1 rainfall days, and 45.59" (1158mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 7:59 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Sapphire, the average sunshine in August is 10h.UV index
In Sapphire, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 81.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 3.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.11"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and December (4.96").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.44").
Average rainfall days in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
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 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Sapphire, NC
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are June, July and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October and December (5mi).
