August weather forecast
Childress, TX

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a sweltering month in Childress, Texas, with an average temperature ranging between min 75.6°F (24.2°C) and max 96.3°F (35.7°C).

Temperature

With the transition into August, Childress notes an average high-temperature of a still torrid 96.3°F (35.7°C), closely resembling July. During the month of August, Childress anticipates a mean low-temperature of 75.6°F (24.2°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a blistering 104°F (40°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The least humid month in Childress is August, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In Childress, in August, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.42" (36mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Childress, Texas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.4 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Childress, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Childress, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of August, in Childress, Texas, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Childress is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Childress in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Childress, records 96.3°F (35.7°C), while the low-temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 104°F (40°C).

What is the least humid month in Childress?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

What is the average humidity in August in Childress?

In August, the average relative humidity in Childress, Texas, is 45%.

How many days does it rain in August in Childress?

In Childress, Texas, during August, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Childress?

In Childress, Texas, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Childress?

The average day length in August in Childress, Texas, is 13h and 24min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Childress?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Childress, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:07 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Childress?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Childress, Texas, is 10.3h.

How high is the UV index in August in Childress?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Childress, Texas, is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Childress, TX

Average temperature in August - Childress, TX
  • Average high temperature in August: 96.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (53.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 75.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (76.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Childress, TX

Average pressure in August - Childress, TX
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Childress, TX

Average wind speed in August - Childress, TX
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January, August and December (9.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Childress, TX

Average humidity in August - Childress, TX
  • Average humidity in August: 45%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (45%).

Average rainfall in August
Childress, TX

Average rainfall in August - Childress, TX
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Childress, TX

Average rainfall days in August - Childress, TX
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Childress, TX

Average snowfall in August - Childress, TX
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Childress, TX

Average snowfall days in August - Childress, TX
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.4 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
Childress, TX

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Childress, TX
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Childress, TX

Average sunshine days in August - Childress, TX
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (14.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Childress, TX

Average UV index in August - Childress, TX
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Childress, TX

Average cloud cover in August - Childress, TX
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

Average visibility in August
Childress, TX

Average visibility in August - Childress, TX
  • 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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