August weather forecastSmithville, WV

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Smithville, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 83.8°F (28.8°C) and an average low of 60.6°F (15.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.8°F (28.8°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 84.7°F (29.3°C). Against the high August temperatures, Smithville records an average drop to a refreshing 60.6°F (15.9°C) at night.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout August, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Smithville, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187.2 days and collects up to 37.13" (943mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Smithville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jul 9, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Smithville, is 83.8°F (28.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.6°F (15.9°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

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

In Smithville, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

In Smithville, in August, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In August, the average day length is 13h and 39min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 7:56 pm EDT.

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Smithville is 10.1h.

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

In Smithville, 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 Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

84.7°F

83.8°F

77.4°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.6mph

4.5mph

4.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

18.4

16.6

14.6

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.3

12.3

12.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Smithville, WV

Average high temperature in August: 83.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (36.7°F).

Average low temperature in August: 60.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Smithville, WV

Average pressure in August: 30.01"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).

Average wind speed in August
Smithville, WV

Average wind speed in August: 4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4mph).

Average humidity in August
Smithville, WV

Average humidity in August: 77%

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

Average rainfall in August
Smithville, WV

Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.13").

Average rainfall days in August
Smithville, WV

Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (12.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Smithville, WV

Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Smithville, WV

Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Smithville, WV

Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

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 30min).

Average sunshine in August: 10h and 6min

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 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Smithville, WV

Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (8.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Smithville, 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, November and December (UV index 2).