August weather forecast
Mount Carbon, WV

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Mount Carbon, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 82.8°F (28.2°C) and min 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Temperature

As Mount Carbon transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a still warm 82.8°F (28.2°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. With a notable difference from peak temperatures, an average of 59.4°F (15.2°C) marks the nights in Mount Carbon in August.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Uninterrupted activity during exposure could lead to a sense of exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In August, in Mount Carbon, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Mount Carbon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.3 days and collects up to 35.98" (914mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mount Carbon, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August in Mount Carbon, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Carbon. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Mount Carbon during August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Mount Carbon, records 82.8°F (28.2°C), while the low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the least humid months in Mount Carbon?

June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Mount Carbon.

What is the average humidity in August in Mount Carbon?

The average relative humidity in August in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Mount Carbon in August?

In Mount Carbon, in August, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mount Carbon?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Mount Carbon?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Mount Carbon?

On the first day of August in Mount Carbon, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:55 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Mount Carbon?

The month with the most sunshine in Mount Carbon, West Virginia, is August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Mount Carbon?

The average sunshine duration in August in Mount Carbon is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Mount Carbon?

The months with the highest UV index in Mount Carbon are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August in Mount Carbon?

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

Average temperature in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average pressure in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average wind speed in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average humidity in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average rainfall in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

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Average rainfall days in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average rainfall days in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average snowfall in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.75").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average snowfall days in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average sunshine days in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average UV index in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average cloud cover in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

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Average visibility in August
Mount Carbon, WV

Average visibility in August - Mount Carbon, WV
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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