August weather forecast
Fairlawn Heights, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fairlawn Heights, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 68.4°F (20.2°C) and 88°F (31.1°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 88°F (31.1°C), nearly identical to the preceding month. During August in Fairlawn Heights, the average low-temperature is recorded at an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Fairlawn Heights, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.3 days and accumulates 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Fairlawn Heights, Virginia, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Fairlawn Heights, Virginia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Fairlawn Heights, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Fairlawn Heights in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Fairlawn Heights, Virginia, are 88°F (31.1°C) and 68.4°F (20.2°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Fairlawn Heights?

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

What is the wettest month in Fairlawn Heights?

The month with the most rainfall in Fairlawn Heights, Virginia, is August, when the rain falls for 14.3 days and typically aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Fairlawn Heights in August?

In Fairlawn Heights, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fairlawn Heights?

May through October are months without snowfall in Fairlawn Heights.

How many hours of daylight does Fairlawn Heights have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Fairlawn Heights?

On the first day of August in Fairlawn Heights, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Fairlawn Heights?

The average sunshine duration in August in Fairlawn Heights is 10h.

How high is the UV index in August in Fairlawn Heights?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Fairlawn Heights is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average temperature in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 88°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average wind speed in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average humidity in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average rainfall in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.05"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are October and November (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average snowfall in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average snowfall days in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fairlawn Heights, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and December (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average UV index in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Fairlawn Heights, VA

Average visibility in August - Fairlawn Heights, VA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is May (5mi).

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