August weather forecast
Paintsville, KY

While the majestic warmth of summer continues to hold sway in Paintsville through August, a slight dip in the temperature from July becomes discernible. However, the vibrant summer activities remain unscathed, as the weather continues to embrace warmth. Residents spend plenty of time unwinding in serene locales, enjoying the city's summer offerings before the onset of fall. Also, August's lower humidity provides a respite from the sticky peak summer sensation. Undoubtedly, August symbolizes the graceful finale of the Paintsville summer.

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August is a warm 85.8°F (29.9°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Paintsville records a pronounced decline from the day's peak to an average nighttime low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) throughout August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Paintsville, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.05" (52mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 30.24" (768mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.