August weather forecastRuleton, KS
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Ruleton, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 88°F (31.1°C) and 66°F (18.9°C).Temperature
Ruleton registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 88°F (31.1°C) with the arrival of August, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. A striking departure from daytime highs to an average low-temperature of 66°F (18.9°C) is witnessed during August.Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical 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.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 52%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout August, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 106.9 rainfall days, and 14.45" (367mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Ruleton, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Ruleton is 13h and 40min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 11.5h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Average temperature in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 88°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25°F).
Average pressure in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average pressure in August: 29.89"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 10.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (10.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average humidity in August: 52%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and December (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (49%).
Average rainfall in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.39").
Average rainfall days in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 14 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Ruleton, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Ruleton, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 18).
Average visibility in August
Ruleton, 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).
