Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
In August, Preston's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month. An average minimum temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C) is recorded during the month of August.Heat index
The heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Humidity
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.Rainfall
In Preston, during August, the rain falls for 16.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. In Preston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176 days and collects up to 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.On the first day of August in Preston, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:05 pm EDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.1h.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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Average temperature in August
Preston, KY
- Average high temperature in August: 84.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 63.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Preston, KY
- Average pressure in August: 30"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Preston, KY
- Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Preston, KY
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Preston, KY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.44"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are September and October (2.05").
Average rainfall days in August
Preston, KY
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Preston, KY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Preston, KY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Preston, 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: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Preston, KY
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Preston, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Preston, KY
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Preston, KY
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, June, August, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, July, September and December (5mi).
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