August weather forecast
Wedgewood Farms, VA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wedgewood Farms, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 87.6°F (30.9°C) and 68°F (20°C).

Temperature

Wedgewood Farms's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.6°F (30.9°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. In August, the temperature drops to an average of 68°F (20°C) at night.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 12 days and typically aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Wedgewood Farms is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full 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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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Wedgewood Farms in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Wedgewood Farms, records 87.6°F (30.9°C), while the low-temperature is 68°F (20°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Wedgewood Farms?

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

What is the rainiest month in Wedgewood Farms?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Wedgewood Farms. Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Wedgewood Farms in August?

In Wedgewood Farms, Virginia, in August, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wedgewood Farms?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Wedgewood Farms?

The average day length in August in Wedgewood Farms is 13h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Wedgewood Farms?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wedgewood Farms, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:39 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wedgewood Farms have in August?

In Wedgewood Farms, Virginia, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Wedgewood Farms?

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

Average temperature in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (30°F).

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Average pressure in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average pressure in August - Wedgewood Farms, 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 (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average wind speed in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average humidity in August - Wedgewood Farms, 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 (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average rainfall in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.22").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average rainfall days in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (5.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average snowfall in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.35").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average snowfall days in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wedgewood Farms, 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 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average sunshine days in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average UV index in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average cloud cover in August - Wedgewood Farms, VA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

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
Wedgewood Farms, VA

Average visibility in August - Wedgewood Farms, 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).

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