August weather forecast
Hopewell, VA

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Weather in August

August in Hopewell, Virginia continues the trend of hot summer temperatures, but there is a slight relief from the peak heat of July. While sunny, clear days are plentiful, sudden downpours are not uncommon. Residents still have ample daylight hours to partake in outdoor activities. The month of September rings in a change of season, delivering cooler weather and a noticeable reduction in daylight hours.

Temperature

Hopewell's transition from July to August introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.6°F (30.9°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 90.1°F (32.3°C). During August, the average low-temperature is an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a torrid 102.2°F (39°C). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Hopewell, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Hopewell, Virginia, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Hopewell in August?

August temperatures in Hopewell, Virginia, vary between a high-temperature of 87.6°F (30.9°C) and a low-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 102.2°F (39°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Hopewell?

In Hopewell, Virginia, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

What is the wettest month in Hopewell?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.5 days and accumulates 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Hopewell?

In Hopewell, in August, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Hopewell?

April through October are months without snowfall in Hopewell, Virginia.

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

The average day length in August in Hopewell, Virginia, is 13h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Hopewell?

On the first day of August in Hopewell, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:16 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 Hopewell?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Hopewell is 10.3h.

How high is the UV index in August in Hopewell?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Hopewell is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Hopewell, VA

Average temperature in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in August
Hopewell, VA

Average pressure in August - Hopewell, 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
Hopewell, VA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Hopewell, VA

Average humidity in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Hopewell, VA

Average rainfall in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in August
Hopewell, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Hopewell, VA

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January, February and March (0.2").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Hopewell, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.5 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
Hopewell, VA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Hopewell, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Hopewell, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Hopewell, VA

Average UV index in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Hopewell, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Hopewell, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Hopewell, VA

Average visibility in August - Hopewell, 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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