August weather forecast
Backusburg, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Backusburg, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 67.6°F (19.8°C) and max 86.7°F (30.4°C).

Temperature

Backusburg's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C), a slight deviation from 88°F (31.1°C). An average minimum temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) marks the month of August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Backusburg, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Backusburg, Kentucky, is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. 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. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 86.7°F (30.4°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Backusburg, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 16.2 days. Throughout August, 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Backusburg, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Backusburg have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, in Backusburg, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Backusburg have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Backusburg, KY

Average temperature in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Backusburg, KY

Average pressure in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Backusburg, KY

Average wind speed in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Backusburg, KY

Average humidity in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Backusburg, KY

Average rainfall in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

Average rainfall days in August
Backusburg, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Backusburg, KY

Average snowfall in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Backusburg, KY

Average snowfall days in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 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
Backusburg, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Backusburg, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Backusburg, KY

Average UV index in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Backusburg, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Backusburg, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Backusburg, KY

Average visibility in August - Backusburg, KY
  • 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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