August weather forecastWharton, TX
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Wharton, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 76.1°F (24.5°C) and an average high of 93.7°F (34.3°C).Temperature
With an average high-temperature of 93.7°F (34.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 76.1°F (24.5°C), August is the warmest month.Heat index
August's average heat index is appraised at a burning hot 120.2°F (49°C). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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 body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 73%.Rainfall
In Wharton, in August, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Wharton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.1 days and collects up to 32.4" (823mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Wharton, snow does not fall in March through November.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Wharton is 13h and 10min.On the first day of August in Wharton, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Wharton.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Wharton, Texas, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Wharton, TX
- Average high temperature in August: 93.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (93.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (61.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 76.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (76.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (45.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Wharton, 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
Wharton, TX
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Wharton, TX
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Wharton, TX
- Average rainfall in August: 3.19"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.54").
Average rainfall days in August
Wharton, TX
- Average rainfall days in August: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (20.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (11.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Wharton, TX
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (0.12").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Wharton, TX
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 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
Wharton, TX
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wharton, TX
- Average sunshine days in August: 11 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (8.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Wharton, 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
Wharton, TX
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Wharton, TX
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and July (5mi).
