August weather forecast
Stillwater, OK

Despite seeing a slight dip in temperature from July, August remains significantly hot in Stillwater. The city continues to experience long, hot days and moderately high humidity levels. Even though Autumn is on the horizon, August's weather is comparably as warm as July's. The average maximum temperature sits at a hot 92.3°F (33.5°C), giving August the second-highest average temperatures of the year.

Temperature

August's advent presents an average high-temperature of a still hot 92.3°F (33.5°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 70.9°F (21.6°C) marks the month of August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 107.6°F (42°C). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. 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. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 62%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout August, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Stillwater, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.4 days and collects up to 25.28" (642mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Stillwater, Oklahoma, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of August, in Stillwater, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.