August weather forecastOpdyke West, TX
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Opdyke West, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 91.9°F (33.3°C) and an average low of 70.2°F (21.2°C).Temperature
As July turns into August, the average high-temperatures rest at a still tropical 91.9°F (33.3°C), without variation from the prior month. From the height of daytime heat, the temperature recedes to an average of 70.2°F (21.2°C) at night during August.Heat index
August's heat index is appraised at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.
Humidity
In Opdyke West, the average relative humidity in August is 46%.Rainfall
In Opdyke West, Texas, in August, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 0.98" (25mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Opdyke West, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Opdyke West, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:23 am and sunset at 8:15 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Opdyke West, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average high temperature in August: 91.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 70.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Opdyke West, 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
Opdyke West, TX
- Average wind speed in August: 9.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average humidity in August: 46%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (36%).
Average rainfall in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average rainfall in August: 0.98"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Opdyke West, 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
Opdyke West, TX
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average sunshine days in August: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Opdyke West, 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 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Opdyke West, TX
- Average cloud cover in August: 15
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in August
Opdyke West, 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).
