August weather forecast
Lake City, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Lake City, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 67.5°F (19.7°C) and max 87.1°F (30.6°C).

Temperature

The shift into August uncovers an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.1°F (30.6°C), subtly different from the previous month. An average temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C) is recorded during the nights in August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Lake City, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, during August, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation. In Lake City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.8 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Lake City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:22 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Lake City, is 87.1°F (30.6°C) and the average low-temperature is 67.5°F (19.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Lake City, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Lake City, during August, the rain falls for 8.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Lake City, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August in Lake City is 13h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:22 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines 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?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Lake City, KY

Average temperature in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Lake City, KY

Average pressure in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"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
Lake City, KY

Average wind speed in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Lake City, KY

Average humidity in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Lake City, KY

Average rainfall in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").

Average rainfall days in August
Lake City, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Lake City, KY

Average snowfall in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Lake City, KY

Average snowfall days in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.1 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
Lake City, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Lake City, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Lake City, KY

Average UV index in August - Lake City, 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
Lake City, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Lake City, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Lake City, KY

Average visibility in August - Lake City, 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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