August weather forecast
Norwood, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Norwood, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Norwood's weather records an average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), marking little difference from July's 86.5°F (30.3°C). Norwood observes an average low-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) during August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 95°F (35°C). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. 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. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 73%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Norwood, there are 157.9 rainfall days, and 31.77" (807mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Norwood, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

June 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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and a low-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 95°F (35°C).

What is the least humid month?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August in Norwood is 73%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Norwood, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 8:13 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Norwood, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Norwood, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate 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
Norwood, KY

Average temperature in August - Norwood, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Norwood, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Norwood, KY

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Norwood, KY

Average humidity in August - Norwood, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Norwood, KY

Average rainfall in August - Norwood, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.77").

Average rainfall days in August
Norwood, KY

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Norwood, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Norwood, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Norwood, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Norwood, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Norwood, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Norwood, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Norwood, KY

Average UV index in August - Norwood, 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
Norwood, KY

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Norwood, KY

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

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

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