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
The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still tropical 86°F (30°C), subtly shifted from July's 87.6°F (30.9°C). In the month of August, the average temperature dips to a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C) during the night.Heat index
During August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Ensure extra safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters frequently overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is an advanced sign of dehydration - thereby highlighting the importance of keeping hydrated, particularly during long physical activities.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.
Humidity
In Prairie Home, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 8.2 days. Throughout August, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Prairie Home, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.5 days and collects up to 8.62" (219mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Prairie Home, snow does not fall in April through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Prairie Home is 13h and 38min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Prairie Home, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average high temperature in August: 86°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 (36.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23°F).
Average pressure in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and March (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average rainfall in August: 0.67"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.3").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.43").
Average rainfall days in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average rainfall days in August: 8.2 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and May (11.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.67").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.3 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
Prairie Home, MO
- 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average sunshine days in August: 19.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Prairie Home, MO
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are 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
Prairie Home, MO
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and March (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Prairie Home, 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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