August weather forecast
Palco, KS

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Palco, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 67.5°F (19.7°C) and 90.1°F (32.3°C).

Temperature

Palco records an average high-temperature of a still hot 90.1°F (32.3°C) in August, closely mirroring the climate of the previous month. In Palco, the nighttime chill during August is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 67.5°F (19.7°C).

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a torrid 98.6°F (37°C). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. 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. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 58%.

Rainfall

In Palco, in August, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Palco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 110.1 days and collects up to 17.56" (446mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Palco, Kansas, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Palco in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Palco, records 90.1°F (32.3°C), while the low-temperature is 67.5°F (19.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 58%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Palco, in August, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Palco, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Palco, the average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:06 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palco have in August?

In Palco, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.7h.

When is the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Palco, KS

Average temperature in August - Palco, KS
  • Average high temperature in August: 90.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Palco, KS

Average pressure in August - Palco, KS
  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Palco, KS

Average wind speed in August - Palco, KS
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Palco, KS

Average humidity in August - Palco, KS
  • Average humidity in August: 58%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (55%).

Average rainfall in August
Palco, KS

Average rainfall in August - Palco, KS
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in August
Palco, KS

Average rainfall days in August - Palco, KS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Palco, KS

Average snowfall in August - Palco, KS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Palco, KS

Average snowfall days in August - Palco, KS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palco, KS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Palco, KS
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Palco, KS

Average sunshine days in August - Palco, KS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Palco, KS

Average UV index in August - Palco, KS
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Palco, KS

Average cloud cover in August - Palco, KS
  • Average cloud cover in August: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
Palco, KS

Average visibility in August - Palco, KS
  • 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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