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
August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91.9°F (33.3°C), showing a minute difference from July's 94.3°F (34.6°C). Balko's nighttime temperature in August drops to an average of 71.2°F (21.8°C).Heat index
In August, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 98.6°F (37°C). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 49%.Rainfall
In Balko, in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Balko, there are 103 rainfall days, and 16.42" (417mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Balko, Oklahoma, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:11 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Balko, Oklahoma, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Average temperature in August
Balko, OK
- Average high temperature in August: 91.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (47.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (73.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (29.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Balko, OK
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Balko, OK
- Average wind speed in August: 11.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (14.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Balko, OK
- Average humidity in August: 49%
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (48%).
Average rainfall in August
Balko, OK
- Average rainfall in August: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in August
Balko, OK
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Balko, OK
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Balko, OK
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5 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
Balko, OK
- 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: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Balko, OK
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and August (12.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Balko, OK
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Balko, OK
- Average cloud cover in August: 18
The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).
Average visibility in August
Balko, OK
- 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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