August weather forecast
Kansas, USA

As the final full month of summer, August carries forward the warmth of July, albeit with subtle hints of the impending transition towards autumn. In Kansas during August, temperatures typically fluctuate between 68°F (20°C) and 90°F (32.2°C). This represents a slight tempering of the heat from July, but the overall ambiance remains undeniably summery.

Precipitation in August begins its gradual ascent as the month progresses. Western Kansas is anticipated to register rainfall amounts from 2" (51mm) to 3.5" (89mm). In contrast, the inherently more humid eastern parts can collect precipitation ranging from 3" (76mm) to 5" (127mm). These rains, often resulting from sporadic thunderstorm activities, not only offer relief from the heat but also subtly signal the seasonal shift that's on the horizon.

The gentle winds of summer continue their course in August, meandering across the state with an ease that contrasts the fiercer Chinook winds of winter. These breezes, while lighter, can still offer moments of cooling amidst the warm afternoons, especially when they sweep across the expansive plains.

Nighttime in the northwest regions of Kansas offers a bit of respite from the daytime warmth. This slight drop in temperature during the evenings is amplified by the region's elevated terrains. Meanwhile, the southern areas continue to experience consistent warmth, with the nights being only marginally cooler than the days.

August's days, though still long and sun-drenched, gradually begin to shorten as the month progresses. The state continues to bask in ample sunlight, making outdoor activities and agricultural pursuits thrive. This sun-soaked scenario, paired with the rains that start to frequent the region, ensures the landscape remains vibrant. The sunflowers, having peaked in July, continue to grace the fields with their golden presence, even as the earliest hints of fall colors start to emerge on certain trees and shrubs. By the end of August, Kansas stands on the cusp of a seasonal shift, with autumn waiting eagerly in the wings.

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• Wichita - August »
  In Wichita in August, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Wichita, Kansas.
• Overland Park - August »
  On the last day of August, in Overland Park sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT. In Overland Park during August, the rain falls for 6.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.
• Kansas City - August »
  As July turns into August in Kansas City, the average high-temperatures rest at a moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. On the first day of August in Kansas City, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:29 pm.
• Topeka - August »
  August continues the summer heat in Topeka with slightly decreased temperatures. In Topeka, in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Olathe - August »
  August continues the summer season, with the weather in Olathe, Kansas remaining warm from July. In Olathe, in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lawrence - August »
  In August, Lawrence experiences slightly lower maximum temperatures than July, but it's still a hot summer month. The months with the highest UV index in Lawrence, Kansas, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
• Shawnee - August »
  On the first day of August in Shawnee, Kansas, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the first day of August in Shawnee sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:30 pm.
• Manhattan - August »
  In August, Manhattan experiences a continuation of the summer heat, only second to July's extreme summer conditions. On the first day of August in Manhattan sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 8:37 pm.
• Lenexa - August »
  August sees a slight reduction in temperature from July's harsh peak in Lenexa, Kansas. The commencement of August in Lenexa records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.5°F (29.7°C), barely varying from July's 87.3°F (30.7°C).
• Salina - August »
  On the first day of August in Salina sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. Salina ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 89.1°F (31.7°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Hutchinson - August »
  In Hutchinson in August, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. As August takes hold in Hutchinson, Kansas, the average high-temperature is a still hot 89.6°F (32°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month.
• Leavenworth - August »
  In Leavenworth, Kansas, in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In August, the climate conditions of Leavenworth, Kansas see a slight dip in temperature values from July.