August weather forecast
Millwood, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Millwood, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 65.7°F (18.7°C) and 85.5°F (29.7°C).

Temperature

As August unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a moderately hot 85.5°F (29.7°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Millwood's nighttime temperature during August is consistently averaged at a comfortable 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Millwood, Kentucky, in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Millwood, there are 158.9 rainfall days, and 30.08" (764mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Millwood, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Millwood?

Millwood in August has an average high-temperature of 85.5°F (29.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Millwood?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Millwood?

In Millwood, Kentucky, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Millwood?

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

How many hours of daylight does Millwood have in August?

In Millwood, Kentucky, the average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Millwood?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 7:53 pm. On the last day of the month, in Millwood, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:15 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Millwood?

June and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Millwood?

In Millwood, Kentucky, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Millwood?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Millwood?

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

Average temperature in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Millwood, KY

Average pressure in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Millwood, KY

Average wind speed in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Millwood, KY

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Millwood, KY

Average rainfall in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.69").

Average rainfall days in August
Millwood, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Millwood, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Millwood, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.6 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
Millwood, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Millwood, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Millwood, KY

Average UV index in August - Millwood, 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
Millwood, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Millwood, KY

Average visibility in August - Millwood, KY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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