August weather forecast
Bessemer, WV

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bessemer, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 83.1°F (28.4°C) and an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

Bessemer registers an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.1°F (28.4°C) with the arrival of August, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Bessemer records an average temperature drop to a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In Bessemer, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Bessemer, in August, during 15.7 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 152.2 rainfall days, and 26.02" (661mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bessemer, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Bessemer is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bessemer, West Virginia. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Bessemer during August?

Bessemer in August has an average high-temperature of 83.1°F (28.4°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Bessemer?

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in Bessemer in August?

In Bessemer, West Virginia, during August, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bessemer?

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Bessemer, West Virginia, the average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Bessemer?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bessemer have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Bessemer, West Virginia, is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Bessemer?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Bessemer?

In Bessemer, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Bessemer, WV

Average temperature in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Bessemer, WV

Average pressure in August - Bessemer, WV
  • 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
Bessemer, WV

Average wind speed in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Bessemer, WV

Average humidity in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Bessemer, WV

Average rainfall in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in August
Bessemer, WV

Average rainfall days in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Bessemer, WV

Average snowfall in August - Bessemer, WV
  • 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").

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Average snowfall days in August
Bessemer, WV

Average snowfall days in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.2 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
Bessemer, WV

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Bessemer, WV

Average sunshine days in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Bessemer, WV

Average UV index in August - Bessemer, WV
  • 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
Bessemer, WV

Average cloud cover in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Bessemer, WV

Average visibility in August - Bessemer, WV
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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