August weather forecastNewington, VA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Newington, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 85.6°F (29.8°C) and min 66.9°F (19.4°C).Temperature
Newington greets August with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.6°F (29.8°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. The temperature dips to an average of 66.9°F (19.4°C) during August nights.Heat index
The heat index in August is estimated at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Evaporating sweat, thanks to perspiration, acts as a natural air conditioner for the human body. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity 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
In Newington, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 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 is 10.3h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Newington, VA
- Average high temperature in August: 85.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Newington, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Newington, VA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (7.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Newington, VA
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Newington, VA
- Average rainfall in August: 3.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.09").
Average rainfall days in August
Newington, VA
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Newington, VA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Newington, VA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Newington, VA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Newington, VA
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and July (10.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Newington, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Newington, VA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Newington, 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).
