August weather forecastPretty Prairie, KS
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Pretty Prairie, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 89.6°F (32°C) and min 69.6°F (20.9°C).Temperature
Pretty Prairie's average high-temperature marks a still tropical 89.6°F (32°C) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. During the month of August, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 69.6°F (20.9°C).Heat index
For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 98.6°F (37°C). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 61%.Rainfall
In Pretty Prairie, during August, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 11.93" (303mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Pretty Prairie, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Pretty Prairie, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.9h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 89.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (43.9°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 69.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Pretty Prairie, 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
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 9.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average humidity in August: 61%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (58%).
Average rainfall in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 1.89"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (11.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.4 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
Pretty Prairie, 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 and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (26.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Pretty Prairie, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in August
Pretty Prairie, 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).
