August weather forecast
Fountain Head, TN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Fountain Head, Tennessee, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.9°F (19.4°C) and 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

Fountain Head, Tennessee, marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), a subtle shift from July's 86.9°F (30.5°C). August in Fountain Head, Tennessee, sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

August's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, in Fountain Head, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout August, 4.8" (122mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fountain Head, there are 177.4 rainfall days, and 44.61" (1133mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Fountain Head.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Fountain Head, Tennessee, is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Fountain Head, Tennessee, is 10h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Fountain Head, Tennessee. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Fountain Head in August?

Fountain Head in August has an average high-temperature of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Fountain Head?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How much does it rain in Fountain Head in August?

In August, in Fountain Head, Tennessee, the rain falls for 18.8 days. Throughout August, 4.8" (122mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Fountain Head?

May through October are months without snowfall in Fountain Head.

What is the average length of the day in August in Fountain Head?

In Fountain Head, Tennessee, the average day length in August is 13h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Fountain Head?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 7:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Fountain Head?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Fountain Head, Tennessee, is 10h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Fountain Head?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Fountain Head?

In Fountain Head, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average temperature in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average pressure in August - Fountain Head, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average wind speed in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average humidity in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, May and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are October and November (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average rainfall in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2.56").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average rainfall days in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average snowfall in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average snowfall days in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.3 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
Fountain Head, TN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fountain Head, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average sunshine days in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average UV index in August - Fountain Head, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average cloud cover in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Fountain Head, TN

Average visibility in August - Fountain Head, TN
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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