August weather forecastRaven, VA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Raven, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.7°F (14.3°C) and an average high of 81.7°F (27.6°C).Temperature
Raven records a slight change with August's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still warm 81.7°F (27.6°C) from July's 82.6°F (28.1°C). Despite the hot August days, Raven's nights see an average temperature plunge to a moderate 57.7°F (14.3°C).Heat index
The heat index value during August is calculated to be a hot 87.8°F (31°C). Exposure and extended activity could potentially cause a state of fatigue and lead to heat cramps.The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
Humidity
In Raven, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.Rainfall
In Raven, during August, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Raven, there are 155.9 rainfall days, and 23.31" (592mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Raven, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:57 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Raven. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Raven, VA
- Average high temperature in August: 81.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Raven, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Raven, VA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Raven, VA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).
Average rainfall in August
Raven, VA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.14").
Average rainfall days in August
Raven, VA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Raven, VA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.65").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Raven, VA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Raven, VA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
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 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Raven, VA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Raven, VA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Raven, VA
- Average cloud cover in August: 37
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in August
Raven, VA
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (5mi).
