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 transition into August shows a subtle variation to a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C) from July's 84.7°F (29.3°C) in the average high-temperature. Patoka experiences an average nighttime temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) in the month of August.Heat index
In August, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Humidity
The months with the highest humidity are May, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 145.5 rainfall days, and 28.39" (721mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Patoka, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Patoka, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.1h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Average temperature in August
Patoka, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 83.5°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 (37°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Patoka, IL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Patoka, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Patoka, IL
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, July and August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Patoka, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.46").
Average rainfall days in August
Patoka, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Patoka, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.77").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Patoka, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Patoka, IL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Patoka, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 14 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Patoka, IL
- 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Patoka, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Patoka, IL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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