August weather forecast
Poteau, OK

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Poteau, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 92.5°F (33.6°C) and 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Temperature

In Poteau, August's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 92.5°F (33.6°C), closely related to the preceding month. Poteau experiences a dramatic descent in temperature during August, with the average nighttime reading settling at an agreeable 69.4°F (20.8°C).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a blazing hot 113°F (45°C). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Poteau.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, in Poteau, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Poteau, is 92.5°F (33.6°C), while the low-temperature averages to 69.4°F (20.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 113°F (45°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 69%.

What is the rainiest month?

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.1 days and accumulates 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in August?

In Poteau, during August, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Poteau, snow does not fall in April through November.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Poteau, the average day length in August is 13h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Poteau have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.7h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Poteau, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Poteau, OK

Average temperature in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average high temperature in August: 92.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (93.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 69.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (32°F).

Average pressure in August
Poteau, OK

Average pressure in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
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Average wind speed in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Poteau, OK

Average humidity in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, March and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (69%).

Average rainfall in August
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Average rainfall in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.51").

Average rainfall days in August
Poteau, OK

Average rainfall days in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
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Average snowfall in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (0.24").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Poteau, OK

Average snowfall days in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Poteau, OK

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Poteau, OK

Average sunshine days in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Poteau, OK

Average UV index in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Poteau, OK

Average cloud cover in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
Poteau, OK

Average visibility in August - Poteau, OK
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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