August weather forecast
Farmington, KY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Farmington, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between max 86.7°F (30.4°C) and min 67.6°F (19.8°C).

Temperature

The shift into August finds Farmington at an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.7°F (30.4°C), closely comparable to July's conditions. In the month of August, an average of 67.6°F (19.8°C) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 100.4°F (38°C). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. 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 particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Farmington, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 178.3 rainfall days, and 42.01" (1067mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Farmington.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August in Farmington, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Farmington during August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Farmington during August are 86.7°F (30.4°C) and 67.6°F (19.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 100.4°F (38°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Farmington?

In August, the average relative humidity in Farmington, Kentucky, is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August in Farmington?

In Farmington, Kentucky, in August, it is raining for 16.2 days, with typically 3.19" (81mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Farmington?

In Farmington, Kentucky, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Farmington have in August?

The average day length in August in Farmington, Kentucky, is 13h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Farmington?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, in Farmington, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Farmington?

In Farmington, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

When is the highest UV index in Farmington?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Farmington?

In Farmington, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Farmington, KY

Average temperature in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Farmington, KY

Average pressure in August - Farmington, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Farmington, KY

Average wind speed in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Farmington, KY

Average humidity in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Farmington, KY

Average rainfall in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.19"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in August
Farmington, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Farmington, KY

Average snowfall in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.89").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Farmington, KY

Average snowfall days in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Farmington, KY

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Farmington, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Farmington, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Farmington, KY

Average UV index in August - Farmington, 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
Farmington, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Farmington, 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).

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Average visibility in August
Farmington, KY

Average visibility in August - Farmington, 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).

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