August weather forecast
Dockery, TN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Dockery, Tennessee, with an average temperature ranging between max 87.4°F (30.8°C) and min 65.8°F (18.8°C).

Temperature

Dockery's weather in August displays an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.4°F (30.8°C), showing minor disparity from July's 87.8°F (31°C). In August, a remarkable difference from daytime highs is noted, as Dockery records an average temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) during the night.

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

June through November, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months in Dockery.

Rainfall

In Dockery, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dockery, there are 148 rainfall days, and 23.9" (607mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Dockery.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of August, in Dockery, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Dockery, Tennessee, is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Dockery during August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Dockery, Tennessee, are 87.4°F (30.8°C) and 65.8°F (18.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 102.2°F (39°C).

What are the least humid months in Dockery?

The months with the lowest humidity in Dockery, Tennessee, are June through November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

What is the average humidity in August in Dockery?

The average relative humidity in August in Dockery, Tennessee, is 75%.

How much does it rain in Dockery in August?

In Dockery, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dockery?

April through October are months without snowfall in Dockery, Tennessee.

What is the average length of the day in August in Dockery?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Dockery?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dockery, Tennessee, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Dockery have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Dockery is 9.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Dockery?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Dockery?

In Dockery, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Dockery, TN

Average temperature in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Dockery, TN

Average pressure in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Dockery, TN

Average wind speed in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Dockery, TN

Average humidity in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August, September, October and November (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Dockery, TN

Average rainfall in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.64").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

Average rainfall days in August
Dockery, TN

Average rainfall days in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Dockery, TN

Average snowfall in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Dockery, TN

Average snowfall days in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Dockery, TN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dockery, TN

Average sunshine days in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Dockery, TN

Average UV index in August - Dockery, TN
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Dockery, TN

Average cloud cover in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Dockery, TN

Average visibility in August - Dockery, TN
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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