August weather forecast
Sandy Furnace, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sandy Furnace, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 85.6°F (29.8°C) and 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Sandy Furnace endures a clear shift from daytime heat to a mean low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) during August nights.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a torrid 96.8°F (36°C). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout August, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176.7 rainfall days, and 33.82" (859mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sandy Furnace, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:00 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

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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Sandy Furnace, is 85.6°F (29.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 62.8°F (17.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the least humid month?

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

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sandy Furnace?

In Sandy Furnace, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sandy Furnace, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:00 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Sandy Furnace have in August?

In Sandy Furnace, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Sandy Furnace?

In Sandy Furnace, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading 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
Sandy Furnace, KY

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average pressure in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average wind speed in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (6.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average humidity in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average rainfall in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.93").

Average rainfall days in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average snowfall in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average snowfall days in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sandy Furnace, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average UV index in August - Sandy Furnace, 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
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Sandy Furnace, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Sandy Furnace, KY

Average visibility in August - Sandy Furnace, 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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