Mount Pleasant weather in August
In August, Mount Pleasant sees average daytime highs of 93°F and overnight lows near 74°F, with 2.1 in of rain across 7 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 93°F through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Mount Pleasant's 3rd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Mount Pleasant's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 93°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 74°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2.1 in
- 7 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 5:47 AM – 7:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 5 mph
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.2
- out of 10
Mount Pleasant is city in and county seat of Titus County, Texas, United States.
- Density
- 408/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 93°F through the month.
A typical August day in Mount Pleasant reaches about 93°F in the afternoon and slips back to 74°F overnight — a 20°F spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 86°F and 101°F. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 6°F warmer than September.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°F) | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Avg low (°F) | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
| Avg high (°F) | Avg low (°F) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94 | 75 |
| 2 | 94 | 75 |
| 3 | 94 | 75 |
| 4 | 94 | 75 |
| 5 | 94 | 75 |
| 6 | 94 | 74 |
| 7 | 94 | 74 |
| 8 | 94 | 74 |
| 9 | 94 | 74 |
| 10 | 94 | 74 |
| 11 | 94 | 74 |
| 12 | 94 | 74 |
| 13 | 94 | 74 |
| 14 | 94 | 74 |
| 15 | 94 | 74 |
| 16 | 94 | 74 |
| 17 | 94 | 74 |
| 18 | 94 | 74 |
| 19 | 93 | 73 |
| 20 | 93 | 73 |
| 21 | 93 | 73 |
| 22 | 93 | 73 |
| 23 | 93 | 73 |
| 24 | 93 | 73 |
| 25 | 93 | 73 |
| 26 | 93 | 73 |
| 27 | 92 | 73 |
| 28 | 92 | 72 |
| 29 | 92 | 72 |
| 30 | 92 | 72 |
| 31 | 92 | 72 |
How August really feels in Mount Pleasant
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 90°F and 0 that feel at or below 32°F — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Mount Pleasant weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°F) | Rainfall (inches) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55° / 37° | 3.5 | 8.8 | 0.5 | 10.1 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 59° / 40° | 3.8 | 8.8 | 0.6 | 10.8 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 67° / 47° | 4.8 | 10.3 | 0.1 | 11.7 | 6.2 |
| Apr | 75° / 55° | 5.3 | 9.9 | 0 | 12.8 | 6.9 |
| May | 82° / 64° | 5.1 | 12 | 0 | 13.7 | 5.8 |
| Jun | 89° / 71° | 3.8 | 9.7 | 0 | 14.1 | 4.1 |
| Jul | 93° / 74° | 2.5 | 8.3 | 0 | 14 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 93° / 74° | 2.1 | 7 | 0 | 13.2 | 3.2 |
| Sep | 87° / 67° | 2.9 | 6.6 | 0 | 12.2 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 77° / 56° | 4.1 | 7.5 | 0 | 11.2 | 7.4 |
| Nov | 65° / 46° | 3.7 | 8.2 | 0.1 | 10.3 | 6.3 |
| Dec | 57° / 39° | 4.2 | 8.5 | 0.1 | 9.8 | 4.2 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 51% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 20% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 30%.
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| Clearer (%) | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Cloudier (%) | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70 | 30 |
| 2 | 71 | 29 |
| 3 | 71 | 29 |
| 4 | 71 | 29 |
| 5 | 72 | 28 |
| 6 | 72 | 28 |
| 7 | 72 | 28 |
| 8 | 72 | 28 |
| 9 | 73 | 27 |
| 10 | 72 | 28 |
| 11 | 71 | 29 |
| 12 | 71 | 29 |
| 13 | 71 | 29 |
| 14 | 71 | 29 |
| 15 | 71 | 29 |
| 16 | 70 | 30 |
| 17 | 71 | 29 |
| 18 | 71 | 29 |
| 19 | 71 | 29 |
| 20 | 70 | 30 |
| 21 | 70 | 30 |
| 22 | 70 | 30 |
| 23 | 70 | 30 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 69 | 31 |
| 27 | 69 | 31 |
| 28 | 69 | 31 |
| 29 | 69 | 31 |
| 30 | 68 | 32 |
| 31 | 68 | 32 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Mount Pleasant gets around 2.1 in of rain over 7 wet days in August, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 24% and peaks near 25% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 23 |
| 2 | 23 |
| 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 23 |
| 5 | 23 |
| 6 | 23 |
| 7 | 23 |
| 8 | 24 |
| 9 | 24 |
| 10 | 24 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 25 |
| 14 | 25 |
| 15 | 25 |
| 16 | 25 |
| 17 | 24 |
| 18 | 24 |
| 19 | 24 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 23 |
| 22 | 23 |
| 23 | 23 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 23 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 23 |
| 30 | 23 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 45% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 82% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
| Humid (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Oppressive (%) | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 |
| Miserable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 34 | 50 | 3 |
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 51 | 3 |
| 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 51 | 3 |
| 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 34 | 51 | 3 |
| 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 35 | 50 | 4 |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 35 | 50 | 4 |
| 7 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 49 | 4 |
| 8 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 35 | 49 | 4 |
| 9 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 49 | 5 |
| 10 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 34 | 49 | 5 |
| 11 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 33 | 49 | 5 |
| 12 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 48 | 5 |
| 13 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 48 | 5 |
| 14 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 32 | 48 | 5 |
| 15 | 0 | 6 | 10 | 31 | 47 | 5 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 32 | 46 | 5 |
| 17 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 32 | 45 | 4 |
| 18 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 32 | 45 | 4 |
| 19 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 44 | 4 |
| 20 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 43 | 3 |
| 21 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 33 | 43 | 3 |
| 22 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 34 | 42 | 3 |
| 23 | 0 | 6 | 15 | 34 | 41 | 3 |
| 24 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 35 | 40 | 3 |
| 25 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 36 | 40 | 2 |
| 26 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 38 | 2 |
| 27 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 36 | 37 | 2 |
| 28 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 36 | 37 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 | 6 | 18 | 36 | 36 | 2 |
| 30 | 2 | 7 | 18 | 36 | 35 | 1 |
| 31 | 3 | 7 | 19 | 36 | 34 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 5 mph in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 5 mph on the calmest days to 5 mph at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (mph) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (mph) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 42 min at the start of August to 12 h 48 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 5:36 AM to 5:57 AM, and sunset from 7:16 PM to 6:43 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.7 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 |
| Sunset (PM) | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.7 | 5:36 | 7:16 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 5:37 | 7:15 |
| 3 | 13.6 | 5:38 | 7:14 |
| 4 | 13.6 | 5:38 | 7:13 |
| 5 | 13.6 | 5:39 | 7:12 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:11 |
| 7 | 13.5 | 5:40 | 7:10 |
| 8 | 13.5 | 5:41 | 7:09 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 5:42 | 7:08 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:07 |
| 11 | 13.4 | 5:43 | 7:06 |
| 12 | 13.4 | 5:44 | 7:05 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:04 |
| 14 | 13.3 | 5:45 | 7:03 |
| 15 | 13.3 | 5:46 | 7:02 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 5:47 | 7:01 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 7:00 |
| 18 | 13.2 | 5:48 | 6:59 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 5:49 | 6:58 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 5:50 | 6:56 |
| 21 | 13.1 | 5:50 | 6:55 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 5:51 | 6:54 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:53 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:52 | 6:52 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:53 | 6:50 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 5:54 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:48 |
| 28 | 12.9 | 5:55 | 6:46 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 5:56 | 6:45 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:44 |
| 31 | 12.8 | 5:57 | 6:43 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 6.05 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.4 kWh/m² to a high of 6.53 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 6.05 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Is August a good time to visit Mount Pleasant?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Mount Pleasant. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Mount Pleasant in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Mount Pleasant sees daytime highs around 93°F and nights near 74°F. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 7 days see rain.
UV index in Mount Pleasant in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Mount Pleasant peaks around June 21 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 11 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 5 | Moderate |
| Mar | 6 | High |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Mount Pleasant in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Mount Pleasant is worst in July — around 21 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 3.0× the cleanest month (January, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 7 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | Good |
| Feb | 8 | Good |
| Mar | 11 | Good |
| Apr | 11 | Good |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 17 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 16 | Moderate |
| Sep | 13 | Moderate |
| Oct | 8 | Good |
| Nov | 8 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant sits at 33.2°N, 95.0°W, 404 ft above sea level, in United States. The nearest listed city is Sulphur Springs, 37 mi away.
Topography around Mount Pleasant
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 2, 10 and 50 miles of Mount Pleasant.
Within 2 miles, the terrain around Mount Pleasant has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 167 ft around an average of 390 ft above sea level; within 10 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 289 ft; within 50 miles, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 492 ft.
The land around Mount Pleasant is covered by trees (47%) and grassland (30%) within 2 miles, trees (47%) and grassland (44%) within 10 miles, and trees (57%) and grassland (36%) within 50 miles.
United States travel facts
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 120 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 100% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $90,027
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.8 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 5.8
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Mount Pleasant (33.1568°, -94.9683°, elevation 404 ft), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).