August weather forecast
Burke, VA

While August perpetuates the summer spell with high temperatures and humidity, it hints at the impending turn of season. The rainfall patterns peak with August, receiving the heaviest precipitation of the year of 3.94" (100mm). Cloud clusters provide intermittent shade, balancing the extended daylight hours. Although August retains the summer heat, breezy evenings offer relief from the day's swelter. This blend of heat, rain, and breezes forms a characteristic sign that the end of summer is nigh.

Temperature

Burke sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C), indicating a subtle variation from July. In Burke, in August, the average low-temperature is an enjoyable 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a very hot 95°F (35°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Burke, Virginia, is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.4 days and typically aggregates up to 3.94" (100mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Burke.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Burke is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:40 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Burke is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Burke are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.