Raleigh Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Raleigh has warm and muggy weather with an average temperature of 26.3°C (79.3°F). Highs reach 32.1°C (89.8°F) and lows drop to 21.5°C (70.7°F). The city experiences partly cloudy days with an average cloud cover of 59.7%. August is one of the wettest months in Raleigh, with an average precipitation of 1.71 inches. There is a 41.9% chance of precipitation, and it covers the area on 8.2 days of the month. Raleigh receives mainly rain, and August is one of the months with the highest number of rainy days, which is 13. The city has good visibility, with an average of 15.1 miles. During August, the average humidity is 71.3% and the average windspeed is 17.1 km/h (10.6 mph), with gusts up to 29.1 km/h (18.1 mph). The average air pressure is 1014.1 mb. Raleigh has a high UV index of 8.6, and the severe weather risk is at 21.5.
What is the temperature in Raleigh in August?
Average air temperature in Raleigh is 26.3°C (79.4°F) in August. The outside temperature in Raleigh feels like 27.4°C (81.3°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32.1°C (89.8°F) and feels like 34.8°C (94.7°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 21.5°C (70.7°F) which feels like 21.5°C (70.7°F).
How hot is Raleigh in August?
The hot temperature in August in Raleigh rises to 36.8°C (98.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 71.3% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 44.4 °C (111.9°F). The average maximum temp in Raleigh is 32.1°C (111.9°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Raleigh in August?
The coldest temp in Raleigh in August drops to 16.5°C (61.7°F) during the cold nights. With 17.1km/h (10.6mph) winds and 71.3% humidity it feels like 16.5°C (61.7°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Raleigh in August?
Yes, it rains for 13 days in Raleigh, United States in August averaging 1.71 mm of precipitation. Raleigh has a 41.9% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Raleigh throughout August?
Raleigh has 1.71 mm (0.07 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 13 days out of the entire month.
Is Raleigh windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Raleigh, United States during August is 17.1km/h (10.6mph) and average windgust is 29.1km/h (18.1mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 30.2km/h (18.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Raleigh in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South direction in Raleigh.
What are the humidity levels in Raleigh in August?
The average humidity levels in Raleigh in August are 71.3%. Daily humidity levels in Raleigh range from 55.9% to 87.5% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Raleigh in August?
Raleigh has 13 hours 28 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Raleigh in August is at 6:33:58 and the sunset is at 20:02:38.
What is the cloud coverage in Raleigh in August?
Clouds cover 59.7% of the sky on average throughout August in Raleigh. The cloud coverage ranges from 22.1% to 94.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Raleigh?
The average UV index in Raleigh is 8.6 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 3 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Raleigh in August?
The average solar radiation is 223.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Raleigh during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 80.1 W/m2 to 306.8 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Raleigh?
The average solar energy during August in Raleigh is 19.3 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 6.9 MJ/m2, to 26.6 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Raleigh in August?
Yes, there is a 21.5% risk for severe weather in Raleigh, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in Raleigh in August?
On average the air pressure in Raleigh in August is 1014.1 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.5 mb to 1022.2 mb.
What is the visibility in Raleigh in August?
The average daylight visibility in Raleigh in August is 15.1 km (9.4 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 11.6 km (7.2 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Raleigh in August?
The average dew point in Raleigh during August is 20.2°C (68.3°F).
Where is the data for Raleigh climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Raleigh, North Carolina, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- NC State NC US WEATHERSTEM
- NC State Dail Softball Stadium NC US WEATHERSTEM
- NC State Doak Field NC US WEATHERSTEM
- SMITHFIELD JOHNSTON CO AIRPORT, NC US
- LOUISBURG FRANKLIN CO AIRPORT, NC US
- RALEIGH AIRPORT, NC US
- FW3724 Raleigh NC US
- KJNX
- KLHZ
- KRDU