August weather forecast
Turkeyfoot, TN

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Turkeyfoot, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 87.4°F (30.8°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into August, Turkeyfoot experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.4°F (30.8°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Turkeyfoot documents a marked decrease from day to night, with an average low of 65.8°F (18.8°C) throughout August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a very hot 102.2°F (39°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Turkeyfoot, Tennessee, during August, the rain falls for 17.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 172.9 rainfall days, and 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Turkeyfoot, the average sunshine in August is 9.4h.

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Turkeyfoot in August?

In August, in Turkeyfoot, the average high-temperature is 87.4°F (30.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Turkeyfoot?

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August in Turkeyfoot?

In August, in Turkeyfoot, Tennessee, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout August, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Turkeyfoot?

In Turkeyfoot, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Turkeyfoot have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Turkeyfoot?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:08 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Turkeyfoot?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Turkeyfoot is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Turkeyfoot?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Turkeyfoot?

In Turkeyfoot, Tennessee, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (46.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (31.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average pressure in August - Turkeyfoot, TN
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average wind speed in August - Turkeyfoot, TN
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average rainfall in August - Turkeyfoot, TN
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average rainfall days in August - Turkeyfoot, TN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.94").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.9 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
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Turkeyfoot, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average sunshine days in August - Turkeyfoot, TN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average UV index in August - Turkeyfoot, 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
Turkeyfoot, TN

Average cloud cover in August - Turkeyfoot, TN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Turkeyfoot, TN

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

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

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