August weather forecastLine Lexington, PA

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Line Lexington, Pennsylvania, with an average temperature varying between 65.3°F (18.5°C) and 82.8°F (28.2°C).

Temperature

The commencement of August records an average high-temperature of a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C), barely varying from July's 85.3°F (29.6°C). Line Lexington witnesses an average low-temperature of 65.3°F (18.5°C) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In Line Lexington, during August, the rain falls for 12.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. In Line Lexington, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.6 days and collects up to 10.63" (270mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Line Lexington, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 82.8°F (28.2°C) and 65.3°F (18.5°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

The months with the lowest humidity are April, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

In Line Lexington, in August, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

June through October are months without snowfall.

The average day length in August is 13h and 43min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:34 pm EDT.

In Line Lexington, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

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

In Line Lexington, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, October and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, July and August (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average rainfall in August: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

Average rainfall days in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • 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, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Line Lexington, PA

  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).