August weather forecast
La Grange, KY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in La Grange, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 84.9°F (29.4°C).

Temperature

As La Grange transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a warm 84.9°F (29.4°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. La Grange records an average temperature drop to a refreshing 64.9°F (18.3°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated 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.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in La Grange are August and October, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In La Grange, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Grange, there are 170.6 rainfall days, and 35.59" (904mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In La Grange, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In La Grange, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August in La Grange, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in La Grange is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in La Grange in August?

During August, La Grange experiences an average high-temperature of 84.9°F (29.4°C) and a low-temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month in La Grange?

August and October, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in La Grange.

What is the average humidity in August in La Grange?

The average relative humidity in August in La Grange, Kentucky, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August in La Grange?

In La Grange, Kentucky, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in La Grange?

In La Grange, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does La Grange have in August?

In August, the average day length in La Grange is 13h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in La Grange?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:12 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in La Grange?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in La Grange?

The months with the highest UV index in La Grange, Kentucky, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in August in La Grange?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in La Grange is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
La Grange, KY

Average temperature in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.2°F).

Average pressure in August
La Grange, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
La Grange, KY

Average wind speed in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
La Grange, KY

Average humidity in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (74%).

Average rainfall in August
La Grange, KY

Average rainfall in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

Average rainfall days in August
La Grange, KY

Average rainfall days in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11 days).

Average snowfall in August
La Grange, KY

Average snowfall in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
La Grange, KY

Average snowfall days in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Grange, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - La Grange, KY
  • 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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
La Grange, KY

Average sunshine days in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.9 days).

Average UV index in August
La Grange, KY

Average UV index in August - La Grange, KY
  • 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
La Grange, KY

Average cloud cover in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
La Grange, KY

Average visibility in August - La Grange, KY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July and December (5mi).

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