August weather forecastWestwood Hills, KS
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Westwood Hills, Kansas, with an average temperature fluctuating between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 84.9°F (29.4°C).Temperature
As July transitions into August, Westwood Hills records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 84.9°F (29.4°C), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month. Westwood Hills reports a consistent average low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) throughout August nights.Heat index
August's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.
Humidity
In Westwood Hills, Kansas, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In August, in Westwood Hills, the rain falls for 6.4 days. Throughout August, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 62.3 rainfall days, and 4.76" (121mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April, June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Westwood Hills is 10.1h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 84.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are March and April (9.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 0.43"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.16").
Average rainfall days in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (8.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.39").
The months with the least snowfall are April, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
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: 10h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 20.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (19.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Westwood Hills, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Westwood Hills, 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).
