August weather forecast
Emerson, KY

August, the last month of the summer in Emerson, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.6°F (17°C) and max 85.3°F (29.6°C).

Temperature

Welcoming August, Emerson notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C), nearly consistent with July's 86.9°F (30.5°C). Throughout August, Emerson notes a dramatic plunge from the daily high to an average low-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 95°F (35°C). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Emerson, Kentucky, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Emerson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.9 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Emerson is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August in Emerson, sunrise is at 6:35 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 EDT.

Sunshine

June and August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Emerson, Kentucky. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.