August weather forecastHope, KS
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Hope, Kansas, with temperature in the range of an average low of 67.1°F (19.5°C) and an average high of 87.8°F (31°C).Temperature
The start of August sees the average high-temperature at a still hot 87.8°F (31°C), showing little difference from July's 90.1°F (32.3°C). Hope records a mean low-temperature of 67.1°F (19.5°C) in August.Heat index
The heat index for August is estimated at a fiery hot 98.6°F (37°C). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 67%.Rainfall
In Hope, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.07" (78mm) of precipitation. In Hope, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.9 days and collects up to 23.39" (594mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall in Hope.Daylight
In Hope, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Hope, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.UV index
In Hope, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Hope, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 87.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Hope, KS
- Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Hope, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Hope, KS
- Average humidity in August: 67%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (63%).
Average rainfall in August
Hope, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 3.07"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in August
Hope, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Hope, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Hope, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.8 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
Hope, KS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Hope, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13 days).
Average UV index in August
Hope, KS
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Hope, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in August
Hope, KS
- 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).
