August weather forecast
Sterling, KS

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Sterling, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 89.6°F (32°C) and 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 89.6°F (32°C), showing a slight difference from July's 92.1°F (33.4°C). In Sterling, in August, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 68.5°F (20.3°C).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Sterling is 62%.

Rainfall

In Sterling, during August, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 21.06" (535mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sterling, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Sterling, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Sterling, the average sunshine in August is 10.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sterling is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Sterling in August?

The high-temperature in Sterling, Kansas, during August is 89.6°F (32°C) and the low-temperature is 68.5°F (20.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sterling?

In August, the average relative humidity in Sterling, Kansas, is 62%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sterling?

In Sterling, in August, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sterling?

In Sterling, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Sterling?

In August, the average day length in Sterling is 13h and 36min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Sterling?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:02 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sterling have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.9h.

How high is the UV index in August in Sterling?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sterling is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sterling, KS

Average temperature in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average high temperature in August: 89.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (92.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Sterling, KS

Average pressure in August - Sterling, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Sterling, KS

Average wind speed in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Sterling, KS

Average humidity in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average humidity in August: 62%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (59%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.82").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in August
Sterling, KS

Average rainfall days in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Sterling, KS

Average snowfall days in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sterling, KS

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Sterling, KS

Average sunshine days in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Sterling, KS

Average UV index in August - Sterling, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Sterling, KS

Average cloud cover in August - Sterling, KS
  • Average cloud cover in August: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).

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Average visibility in August
Sterling, KS

Average visibility in August - Sterling, 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).

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