August weather forecastHighland Bend, OH
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Highland Bend, Ohio, with an average temperature varying between 85.1°F (29.5°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).Temperature
August's weather records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C), showing little deviation from July. With the onset of night in August, Highland Bend reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a comfortable 62.2°F (16.8°C).Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 95°F (35°C). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.
Humidity
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Highland Bend, during August, the rain falls for 14.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.6 rainfall days, and 32.2" (818mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Highland Bend.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 38min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Highland Bend are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average high temperature in August: 85.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average rainfall in August: 2.4"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").
Average rainfall days in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Highland Bend, OH
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Highland Bend, OH
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, June, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, May, July, August and September (5mi).
