August weather forecast
Westport, NC

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Westport, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 88.3°F (31.3°C) and 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Temperature

As Westport, North Carolina, welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still tropical 88.3°F (31.3°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. In Westport, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Heat index

The heat index in August is computed to be a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. 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 Westport, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Westport in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 88.3°F (31.3°C) and a low-temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Westport?

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

What is the wettest month in Westport?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18 days and accumulates 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Westport in August?

In Westport, during August, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Westport?

April through October are months without snowfall in Westport.

How many hours of daylight does Westport have in August?

In Westport, North Carolina, the average day length in August is 13h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Westport?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, in Westport, North Carolina, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Westport?

In Westport, North Carolina, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Westport?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Westport?

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

Average temperature in August - Westport, NC
  • Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (47.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Westport, NC

Average pressure in August - Westport, 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
Westport, NC

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Westport, NC

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Westport, NC

Average rainfall in August - Westport, NC
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.13").

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Average rainfall days in August
Westport, NC

Average rainfall days in August - Westport, NC
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Westport, NC

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.13").
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
Westport, NC

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Westport, NC

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Westport, NC
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Westport, NC

Average sunshine days in August - Westport, NC
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11 days).

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Average UV index in August
Westport, NC

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Westport, NC

Average cloud cover in August - Westport, NC
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Westport, NC

Average visibility in August - Westport, 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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