August weather forecast
Bethpage, TN

In August, summer persists in Bethpage, but the weather exhibits subtle signs of transition. The average high temperature slightly falls to 85.5°F (29.7°C) and rainfall reduces to 4.45" (113mm). The onsetting shift to autumn is hinted by the slight decrease in daylight hours. However, the change in weather is not abrupt and the heat lingers from the sun-soaked July. Despite the ramping down of the summer climate, August gracefully maintains the warmth while allowing for a soft introduction to autumn.

Temperature

Bethpage's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.5°F (29.7°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. August in Bethpage is noted for a mean low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°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 sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Bethpage is 77%.

Rainfall

In Bethpage, Tennessee, in August, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 4.45" (113mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Bethpage, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.5 days and collects up to 41.22" (1047mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Bethpage, Tennessee, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August in Bethpage, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Bethpage are June and August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bethpage. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.