August weather forecastLatham, KS
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Latham, Kansas, with an average temperature ranging between min 68.4°F (20.2°C) and max 88.3°F (31.3°C).Temperature
Latham transitions into August recording an average high-temperature of a still hot 88.3°F (31.3°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Latham's average low-temperature in August is measured at an agreeable 68.4°F (20.2°C).Heat index
For August, the heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 100.4°F (38°C). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 68%.Rainfall
In Latham, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 3.15" (80mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 114.4 rainfall days, and 20.83" (529mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Latham, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:56 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
June through August, with an average of 10.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
In Latham, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Latham, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 88.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Latham, 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 (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Latham, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 8.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Latham, KS
- Average humidity in August: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (64%).
Average rainfall in August
Latham, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 3.15"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.98").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.55").
Average rainfall days in August
Latham, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Latham, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.87").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Latham, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.6 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
Latham, KS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Latham, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (14.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Latham, KS
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Latham, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in August
Latham, 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).
