August weather forecast
East Prairie, MO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in East Prairie, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 67.6°F (19.8°C) and an average high of 86.2°F (30.1°C).

Temperature

Stepping into August, East Prairie records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.2°F (30.1°C), almost consistent with July. An average low-temperature of 67.6°F (19.8°C) is observed during August nights in East Prairie.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In East Prairie, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, in East Prairie, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 156 rainfall days, and 36.73" (933mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In East Prairie, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

In East Prairie, Missouri, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.5h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?

In East Prairie, 86.2°F (30.1°C) is the average high-temperature and 67.6°F (19.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in East Prairie?

April 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 31min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does East Prairie have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In East Prairie, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
East Prairie, MO

Average temperature in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.5°F).

Average pressure in August
East Prairie, MO

Average pressure in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
East Prairie, MO

Average wind speed in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
East Prairie, MO

Average humidity in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
East Prairie, MO

Average rainfall in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.42").

Average rainfall days in August
East Prairie, MO

Average rainfall days in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
East Prairie, MO

Average snowfall in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.54").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
East Prairie, MO

Average snowfall days in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
East Prairie, MO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
East Prairie, MO

Average sunshine days in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (12.3 days).

Average UV index in August
East Prairie, MO

Average UV index in August - East Prairie, MO
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
East Prairie, MO

Average cloud cover in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in August
East Prairie, MO

Average visibility in August - East Prairie, MO
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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