August weather forecast
Birdsnest, VA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Birdsnest, Virginia, with an average temperature varying between 75.7°F (24.3°C) and 81.7°F (27.6°C).

Temperature

August commences with an average high-temperature of a still warm 81.7°F (27.6°C), showing little deviation from July's 82.6°F (28.1°C). An average low-temperature of 75.7°F (24.3°C) characterizes Birdsnest's August nights.

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a hot 86°F (30°C). Prolonged exposure and physical activity might induce exhaustion, potentially causing heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 15.1 days and typically aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall in Birdsnest.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Birdsnest is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Birdsnest is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Birdsnest?

The high-temperature, in August, in Birdsnest, is 81.7°F (27.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 75.7°F (24.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Birdsnest?

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

What is the wettest month in Birdsnest?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Birdsnest. Rain falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Birdsnest in August?

In Birdsnest, Virginia, during August, the rain falls for 15.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Birdsnest?

In Birdsnest, Virginia, snow does not fall in April through December.

What is the average length of the day in August in Birdsnest?

In August, the average day length in Birdsnest, Virginia, is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Birdsnest?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Birdsnest, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:33 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Birdsnest?

In Birdsnest, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

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

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Birdsnest?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average temperature in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 81.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 75.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (75.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average pressure in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average wind speed in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (13.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average humidity in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, October and November (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average rainfall in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and October (7.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average snowfall in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average snowfall days in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (12.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average UV index in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 44).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in August
Birdsnest, VA

Average visibility in August - Birdsnest, VA
  • 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).

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