August weather forecastSlater, SC
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Slater, South Carolina, with an average temperature varying between 88.3°F (31.3°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C).Temperature
The arrival of August sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 88.3°F (31.3°C), hardly diverging from July's 89.4°F (31.9°C). A sharp divergence from daytime highs is noted during the month of August, with the average nighttime temperature settling at a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C).Heat index
August's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 70%.Rainfall
In Slater, in August, it is raining for 13.8 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 28.15" (715mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Slater, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Slater is 10.3h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Slater, SC
- Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Slater, SC
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Slater, SC
- Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Slater, SC
- Average humidity in August: 70%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Slater, SC
- Average rainfall in August: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").
Average rainfall days in August
Slater, SC
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Slater, SC
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Slater, SC
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Slater, SC
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
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 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Slater, SC
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (22.6 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Slater, SC
- 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).
Average cloud cover in August
Slater, SC
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The months with the most cloud cover are February, March and December (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Slater, 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).
