August weather forecast
Moneta, VA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Moneta, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 64.4°F and an average high of 86.7°F.

Temperature

August commences with an average high-temperature of a still hot 86.7°F, showing little deviation from July's 88.7°F. A steady average of 64.4°F throughout August underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a sweltering 98.6°F. Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Moneta, during August, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" of precipitation. In Moneta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 158.8 days and collects up to 30.91" of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Moneta.

Daylight

In Moneta, Virginia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Moneta. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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FAQ

Is it hot in Moneta during August?

During August, Moneta experiences an average high-temperature of 86.7°F and a low-temperature of 64.4°F. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 98.6°F.

What is the average humidity in August in Moneta?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Moneta?

In August, in Moneta, Virginia, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout August, 2.28" of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Moneta?

May through October are months without snowfall in Moneta.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Moneta?

On the first day of August in Moneta, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Moneta have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Moneta, Virginia, is 10.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Moneta?

The months with the highest UV index in Moneta, Virginia, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Moneta?

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

Average temperature in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Moneta, VA

Average pressure in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Moneta, VA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Moneta, VA

Average humidity in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in August
Moneta, VA

Average rainfall in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in August
Moneta, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Moneta, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Moneta, VA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4 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
Moneta, VA

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

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Moneta, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Moneta, VA

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Moneta, VA

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

The months with the most cloud cover are February and March (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Moneta, VA

Average visibility in August - Moneta, VA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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