August weather forecast
Bear Branch, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bear Branch, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 61.7°F (16.5°C) and 85.1°F (29.5°C).

Temperature

Bear Branch's August showcases an average high-temperature of a warm 85.1°F (29.5°C), hardly distinct from July's 86.2°F (30.1°C). Bear Branch encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C) during August nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a very hot 95°F (35°C). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

April, June, August through November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Bear Branch.

Rainfall

In Bear Branch, during August, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bear Branch, there are 172.6 rainfall days, and 31.42" (798mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Bear Branch, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of August in Bear Branch, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:03 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Bear Branch is 9.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Bear Branch. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Bear Branch?

Bear Branch in August has an average high-temperature of 85.1°F (29.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is evaluated at 95°F (35°C).

What is the least humid month in Bear Branch?

April, June, August through November, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months in Bear Branch.

What is the average humidity in August in Bear Branch?

In August, the average relative humidity in Bear Branch is 76%.

How much does it rain in Bear Branch in August?

In Bear Branch, Kentucky, in August, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Bear Branch?

In Bear Branch, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Bear Branch?

The average day length in August in Bear Branch, Kentucky, is 13h and 32min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Bear Branch?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Bear Branch, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:03 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Bear Branch have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Bear Branch, Kentucky, is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Bear Branch?

The months with the highest UV index in Bear Branch are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Bear Branch?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Bear Branch is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average temperature in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average pressure in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.98"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average wind speed in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average humidity in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and December (80%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, June, August, September, October and November (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average rainfall in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.31").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.81").

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Average rainfall days in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average snowfall in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.48").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average snowfall days in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Bear Branch, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average UV index in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • 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 and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Bear Branch, KY

Average visibility in August - Bear Branch, KY
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are April and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (5mi).

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