August weather forecast
Springfield, KY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Springfield, Kentucky, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 84.7°F (29.3°C).

Temperature

Springfield marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 84.7°F (29.3°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 85.8°F (29.9°C). Springfield, in August, experiences an average temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

August and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Springfield, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. In Springfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166.5 days and collects up to 33.66" (855mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Springfield, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability 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. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.
Updated: Jun 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 84.7°F (29.3°C) and a low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

What are the least humid months?

August and October, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the least humid months.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Springfield, in August, during 15.8 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall in Springfield.

How many hours of daylight does Springfield have in August?

In Springfield, the average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:11 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Springfield, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Springfield, KY

Average temperature in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Springfield, KY

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Springfield, KY

Average wind speed in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (8.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Springfield, KY

Average humidity in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and October (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Springfield, KY

Average rainfall in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

Average rainfall days in August
Springfield, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Springfield, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Springfield, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.9 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
Springfield, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

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 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Springfield, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Springfield, KY

Average UV index in August - Springfield, 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
Springfield, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Springfield, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Springfield, KY

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

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

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