August weather forecast
Richardsville, VA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Richardsville, Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C) and an average high of 85.5°F (29.7°C).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a warm 85.5°F (29.7°C), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. An average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) is common during the nights of August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a torrid 95°F (35°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 especially crucial for 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.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Richardsville, Virginia, during August, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation. In Richardsville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 144.4 days and collects up to 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Richardsville, snow does not fall in June through October.

Daylight

In Richardsville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August in Richardsville, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Richardsville is 10.1h.

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 threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Richardsville in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Richardsville, is 85.5°F (29.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Richardsville?

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

How much does it rain in Richardsville in August?

In Richardsville, in August, it is raining for 14.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Richardsville?

June through October are months without snowfall in Richardsville.

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

In Richardsville, Virginia, the average day length in August is 13h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Richardsville?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richardsville, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:41 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Richardsville?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Richardsville?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Richardsville?

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

Average temperature in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Richardsville, VA

Average pressure in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average pressure in August: 30"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).

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Average wind speed in August
Richardsville, VA

Average wind speed in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Richardsville, VA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are October and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Richardsville, VA

Average rainfall in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in August
Richardsville, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Richardsville, VA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Richardsville, VA

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Richardsville, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Richardsville, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Richardsville, VA

Average UV index in August - Richardsville, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Richardsville, VA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Richardsville, VA

Average visibility in August - Richardsville, 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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