August weather forecast
Rice, VA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Rice, Virginia, with an average temperature ranging between max 87.4°F (30.8°C) and min 66.2°F (19°C).

Temperature

The start of August marks an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.4°F (30.8°C), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in July. Throughout the month of August, Rice witnesses an average temperature of 66.2°F (19°C).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Rice is 73%.

Rainfall

In Rice, during August, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. In Rice, during the entire year, the rain falls for 159.5 days and collects up to 31.1" (790mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Rice, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Rice is 10.2h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. 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. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Rice during August?

In Rice, in August, the average high-temperature is 87.4°F (30.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 66.2°F (19°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Rice?

In August, the average relative humidity in Rice, Virginia, is 73%.

How many days does it rain in August in Rice?

In Rice, during August, the rain falls for 16.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Rice?

May through September are months without snowfall in Rice, Virginia.

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

The average day length in August in Rice is 13h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Rice?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Rice?

In Rice, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Rice?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Rice?

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

Average temperature in August - Rice, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Rice, VA

Average pressure in August - Rice, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Rice, VA

Average wind speed in August - Rice, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Rice, VA

Average humidity in August - Rice, VA
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).

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Average rainfall in August
Rice, VA

Average rainfall in August - Rice, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.83"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are February and May (2.95").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in August
Rice, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Rice, 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 (9.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Rice, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Rice, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rice, 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 1min

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

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Average sunshine days in August
Rice, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Rice, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Rice, VA

Average UV index in August - Rice, 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Rice, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Rice, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Rice, VA

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

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

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