Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
Olanta marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 88.5°F (31.4°C), a subtle shift from July's 89.8°F (32.1°C). The low-temperature average for Olanta during August stands at a pleasant 71.4°F (21.9°C).Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall in Olanta, South Carolina, is August, when the rain falls for 21.2 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Olanta, snow does not fall in March through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:46 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Olanta, South Carolina, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
In Olanta, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, SC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min
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 2min
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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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
Olanta, 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).
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