August weather forecast
Independence, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Independence, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.2°F (26.8°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). In August, the temperature in Independence drops to an average of 59.4°F (15.2°C) at night.

Humidity

In Independence, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, in Independence, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout August, 3.46" (88mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Independence, there are 163.8 rainfall days, and 36.34" (923mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Independence, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Independence is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In Independence, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Independence, Virginia, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. 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 Independence?

In Independence, 80.2°F (26.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 59.4°F (15.2°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Independence?

In August, the average relative humidity in Independence is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Independence?

In Independence, in August, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 3.46" (88mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Independence?

In Independence, Virginia, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Independence have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Independence?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Independence?

The average sunshine duration in August in Independence is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Independence?

In Independence, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Independence, VA

Average temperature in August - Independence, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Independence, VA

Average pressure in August - Independence, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Independence, VA

Average wind speed in August - Independence, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Independence, VA

Average humidity in August - Independence, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and December (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, June, July and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Independence, VA

Average rainfall in August - Independence, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is October (2.32").

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Average rainfall days in August
Independence, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Independence, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Independence, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.77").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Independence, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Independence, VA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Independence, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Independence, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Independence, VA

Average UV index in August - Independence, VA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Independence, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Independence, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 39

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in August
Independence, VA

Average visibility in August - Independence, VA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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