August weather forecast
Kansas, USA

As the final full month of summer, August carries forward the warmth of July, albeit with subtle hints of the impending transition towards autumn. In Kansas during August, temperatures typically fluctuate between 68°F (20°C) and 90°F (32.2°C). This represents a slight tempering of the heat from July, but the overall ambiance remains undeniably summery.

Precipitation in August begins its gradual ascent as the month progresses. Western Kansas is anticipated to register rainfall amounts from 2" (51mm) to 3.5" (89mm). In contrast, the inherently more humid eastern parts can collect precipitation ranging from 3" (76mm) to 5" (127mm). These rains, often resulting from sporadic thunderstorm activities, not only offer relief from the heat but also subtly signal the seasonal shift that's on the horizon.

The gentle winds of summer continue their course in August, meandering across the state with an ease that contrasts the fiercer Chinook winds of winter. These breezes, while lighter, can still offer moments of cooling amidst the warm afternoons, especially when they sweep across the expansive plains.

Nighttime in the northwest regions of Kansas offers a bit of respite from the daytime warmth. This slight drop in temperature during the evenings is amplified by the region's elevated terrains. Meanwhile, the southern areas continue to experience consistent warmth, with the nights being only marginally cooler than the days.

August's days, though still long and sun-drenched, gradually begin to shorten as the month progresses. The state continues to bask in ample sunlight, making outdoor activities and agricultural pursuits thrive. This sun-soaked scenario, paired with the rains that start to frequent the region, ensures the landscape remains vibrant. The sunflowers, having peaked in July, continue to grace the fields with their golden presence, even as the earliest hints of fall colors start to emerge on certain trees and shrubs. By the end of August, Kansas stands on the cusp of a seasonal shift, with autumn waiting eagerly in the wings.

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• Wichita - August »
  June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Wichita, Kansas. In Wichita, during August, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.
• Overland Park - August »
  In Overland Park in August, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 0.43" (11mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Overland Park, in August, during 6.4 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Kansas City - August »
  In Kansas City, in August, during 14.2 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Kansas City sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C), indicating a subtle variation from July.
• Topeka - August »
  On the first day of August sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. In Topeka in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Olathe - August »
  August continues the summer season, with the weather in Olathe, Kansas remaining warm from July. On the last day of August, in Olathe, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.
• Lawrence - August »
  At the onset of August, Lawrence records an average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In August, Lawrence experiences slightly lower maximum temperatures than July, but it's still a hot summer month.
• Shawnee - August »
  Shawnee faces the last of the intense summer heat in August. In Shawnee, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Manhattan - August »
  In August, Manhattan experiences a continuation of the summer heat, only second to July's extreme summer conditions. In Manhattan in August, during 12.7 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Lenexa - August »
  August sees a slight reduction in temperature from July's harsh peak in Lenexa, Kansas. In Lenexa in August, during 13.9 rainfall days, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Salina - August »
  In Salina, in August, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Salina during August are 89.1°F (31.7°C) and 68.2°F (20.1°C) respectively.
• Hutchinson - August »
  In Hutchinson, in August, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Hutchinson, in August, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Leavenworth - August »
  In Leavenworth in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In August, the climate conditions of Leavenworth, Kansas see a slight dip in temperature values from July.