August weather forecast
Tulsa, OK

August continues July's hot weather streak in Tulsa, with a slight cooling trend towards its tail end. The heat doesn't subside significantly but with August, there's a sense of anticipation in the air for cooler fall days ahead. The saturation of humidity remains high, providing a certain stickiness to the air. Rainfall is relatively higher in August than July, although not dramatically enough to offer a substantial break from the heat. Despite these rains, sunshine hours remain high, reinforcing the lingering summer.

Temperature

As July transitions into August, Tulsa records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.5°F (32.5°C), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. The average temperature drops to a pleasant 70.3°F (21.3°C) during the night in the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout August, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Tulsa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Tulsa is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of August, in Tulsa, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.