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 shift into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 89.8°F (32.1°C), closely mirroring July's climate. Scott City records a significant temperature drop in August nights, lowering to an average of 67.6°F (19.8°C).Heat index
The heat index value for August is evaluated at a fiery hot 95°F (35°C). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.
Humidity
In Scott City, Kansas, the average relative humidity in August is 52%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Scott City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 97.6 days and collects up to 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Scott City, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:12 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
In Scott City, Kansas, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
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Average temperature in August
Scott City, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 89.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (43°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.7°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (26.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Scott City, KS
- Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Scott City, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Scott City, KS
- Average humidity in August: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (62%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (49%).
Average rainfall in August
Scott City, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Scott City, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Scott City, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.73").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Scott City, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Scott City, KS
- 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 2min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Scott City, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Scott City, KS
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Scott City, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 19
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in August
Scott City, 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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