August weather forecastTurnertown, WV

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Turnertown, West Virginia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 82.4°F (28°C) and an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

The transition into August marks the average high-temperature at a still warm 82.4°F (28°C), differing minimally from July's 83.7°F (28.7°C). Despite the drastic temperature difference, Turnertown records an average nighttime low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) throughout August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Exhaustion is likely with prolonged exposure and activity. Sustaining activity may result in heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

In Turnertown, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Turnertown, West Virginia, there are 182.8 rainfall days, and 38.62" (981mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Turnertown, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Turnertown, West Virginia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of August, in Turnertown, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Turnertown during August is 82.4°F (28°C) and the low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

The least humid month in Turnertown, West Virginia, is August, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

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

In August, in Turnertown, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Turnertown, West Virginia, snow does not fall in June through September.

In August, the average day length in Turnertown, West Virginia, is 13h and 39min.

On the first day of August in Turnertown, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:53 pm EDT.

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Turnertown, West Virginia.

In Turnertown, West Virginia, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

May, July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Turnertown, West Virginia.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Turnertown is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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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

83.7°F

82.4°F

76.6°F

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.8mph

4.6mph

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

15.8

13.2

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.3

12.6

13.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Turnertown, WV

Average high temperature in August: 82.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).

Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Turnertown, 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
Turnertown, WV

Average wind speed in August: 4.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Turnertown, WV

Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Turnertown, WV

Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in August
Turnertown, WV

Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Turnertown, WV

Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.15").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Turnertown, WV

Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average sunshine days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (14.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Turnertown, WV

Average UV index in August: 6

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