August weather forecastLake City, SC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Lake City, South Carolina, with an average temperature fluctuating between 71.4°F (21.9°C) and 88.5°F (31.4°C).Temperature
On the advent of August, Lake City's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still hot 88.5°F (31.4°C) from July's 89.8°F (32.1°C). During the nights in August, an average low-temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C) is observed in Lake City.Heat index
August's average heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 105.8°F (41°C). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.2 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
March through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:45 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.3h.UV index
In Lake City, South Carolina, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Lake City, SC
- Average high temperature in August: 88.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (53.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (37.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Lake City, SC
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Lake City, SC
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Lake City, SC
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, August and September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and November (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Lake City, SC
- Average rainfall in August: 4.41"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in August
Lake City, SC
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Lake City, SC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Lake City, SC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lake City, SC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Lake City, SC
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Lake City, SC
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Lake City, SC
- Average cloud cover in August: 34
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Lake City, SC
- 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).
