August weather forecastCotton Center, TX
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Cotton Center, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 91.8°F (33.2°C) and min 69.3°F (20.7°C).Temperature
Cotton Center records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 91.8°F (33.2°C) from July's 91.6°F (33.1°C). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Cotton Center cools down to an average low-temperature of 69.3°F (20.7°C) in August.Heat index
August's average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
In Cotton Center, Texas, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.Rainfall
In Cotton Center, in August, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 1.38" (35mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.8 rainfall days, and 14.53" (369mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Cotton Center, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:21 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average high temperature in August: 91.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (51.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average wind speed in August: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average humidity in August: 48%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (40%).
Average rainfall in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average rainfall in August: 1.38"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average sunshine days in August: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Cotton Center, TX
- Average cloud cover in August: 16
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in August
Cotton Center, TX
- 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).
