August weather forecastSylva, NC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sylva, North Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 58.1°F (14.5°C).Temperature
An average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) marks August, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in July. During the month of August, Sylva anticipates a mean low-temperature of 58.1°F (14.5°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Sylva is 80%.Rainfall
In Sylva, North Carolina, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 189.2 rainfall days, and 40.39" (1026mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Sylva, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Sylva is 13h and 27min.On the first day of August in Sylva, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.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 average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Sylva, NC
- Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).
Average pressure in August
Sylva, 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
Sylva, NC
- Average wind speed in August: 3.1mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (5.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Sylva, NC
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and September (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Sylva, NC
- Average rainfall in August: 3.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.56").
Average rainfall days in August
Sylva, NC
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sylva, NC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.95").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sylva, NC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sylva, NC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
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: 9h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sylva, NC
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Sylva, 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Sylva, NC
- Average cloud cover in August: 39
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Sylva, NC
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (5mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (4mi).
