August weather forecast
Nero, KY

August, the last month of the summer in Nero, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.8°F (29.9°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

As Nero steps into August, the average high-temperature is measured at a moderately hot 85.8°F (29.9°C), displaying minor differences from July's 87.3°F (30.7°C). Nero records a marked daily temperature contrast, with an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) during the nights of August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. 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 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical 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.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Nero, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation. In Nero, during the entire year, the rain falls for 173.4 days and collects up to 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of August, in Nero, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Nero, with an average of 10.4h 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.