Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The initiation of August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 86.7°F (30.4°C), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Critz observes a dramatic plunge from daytime highs in August, settling at an average low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C).Heat index
In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 98.6°F (37°C). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Critz is 72%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Critz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 133.5 days and collects up to 23.58" (599mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Critz, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:51 am and sunset at 7:49 pm EDT.
Sunshine
In Critz, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Average temperature in August
Critz, VA
- Average high temperature in August: 86.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (44.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Critz, VA
- 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).
Average wind speed in August
Critz, VA
- Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Critz, VA
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Critz, VA
- Average rainfall in August: 1.93"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").
Average rainfall days in August
Critz, VA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Critz, VA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Critz, VA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Critz, VA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Critz, VA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and August (14.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Critz, VA
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Critz, VA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and July (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Critz, VA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are May and September (5mi).
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