August weather forecast
Forest Home, TN

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Forest Home, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 68°F (20°C) and an average high of 87.3°F (30.7°C).

Temperature

Forest Home's weather in August indicates an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.3°F (30.7°C), nearly consistent with the 88°F (31.1°C) of July. Forest Home experiences a steady low-temperature of 68°F (20°C) throughout August.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Forest Home, in August, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 3.62" (92mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Forest Home, Tennessee, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.6 days and collects up to 38.94" (989mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Forest Home, Tennessee, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of August, in Forest Home, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Forest Home, Tennessee, is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Forest Home are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Forest Home during August?

The high-temperature in Forest Home, Tennessee, during August is 87.3°F (30.7°C) and the low-temperature is 68°F (20°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Forest Home?

In August, the average relative humidity in Forest Home is 75%.

How much does it rain in Forest Home in August?

In Forest Home, Tennessee, during August, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.62" (92mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Forest Home?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Forest Home?

In Forest Home, Tennessee, the average day length in August is 13h and 29min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Forest Home?

On the first day of August in Forest Home, Tennessee, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:16 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Forest Home?

The average sunshine duration in August in Forest Home is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Forest Home?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Forest Home?

In Forest Home, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Forest Home, TN

Average temperature in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Forest Home, TN

Average pressure in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Forest Home, TN

Average wind speed in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Forest Home, TN

Average humidity in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Forest Home, TN

Average rainfall in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.62"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.37").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and November (2.36").

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Average rainfall days in August
Forest Home, TN

Average rainfall days in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Forest Home, TN

Average snowfall in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.22").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Forest Home, TN

Average snowfall days in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Forest Home, TN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Forest Home, TN

Average sunshine days in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Forest Home, TN

Average UV index in August - Forest Home, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Forest Home, TN

Average cloud cover in August - Forest Home, TN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Forest Home, TN

Average visibility in August - Forest Home, TN
  • 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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