August weather forecastBlandville, KY
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Blandville, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 67.5°F (19.7°C) and max 86.9°F (30.5°C).Temperature
The transition into August marks the average high-temperature at a still hot 86.9°F (30.5°C), differing minimally from July's 88.3°F (31.3°C). August witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 67.5°F (19.7°C) in Blandville, Kentucky.Heat index
For August, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 100.4°F (38°C). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August in Blandville is 75%.Rainfall
In Blandville, in August, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137 rainfall days, and 22.64" (575mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall in Blandville.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 32min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Blandville is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Blandville, KY
- Average high temperature in August: 86.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (41.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 67.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Blandville, KY
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Blandville, KY
- Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Blandville, KY
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Blandville, KY
- Average rainfall in August: 2.13"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.91").
Average rainfall days in August
Blandville, KY
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Blandville, KY
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.02").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Blandville, KY
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Blandville, KY
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
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: 10h and 24min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Blandville, KY
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (12.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Blandville, KY
- 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 and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Blandville, KY
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Blandville, KY
- 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).
