August weather forecastForest Heights, TX
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Forest Heights, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 76.6°F (24.8°C) and 91.9°F (33.3°C).Temperature
Forest Heights witnesses the warmest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and a low of 76.6°F (24.8°C).Heat index
The average heat index in August is appraised at a life-threatening hot 116.6°F (47°C). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Forest Heights is 75%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5.47" (139mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
February through November are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Forest Heights, Texas, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.
Sunshine
June and August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Forest Heights.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Forest Heights. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average high temperature in August: 91.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (59.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 76.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45°F).
Average pressure in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average pressure in August: 29.94"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average rainfall in August: 5.47"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.47").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and March (1.54").
Average rainfall days in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average rainfall days in August: 22.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.16").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average sunshine days in August: 6.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Forest Heights, TX
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 26).
Average visibility in August
Forest Heights, 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).
