August weather forecast
Hope, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Hope, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 63.7°F (17.6°C) and max 84.2°F (29°C).

Temperature

The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 84.2°F (29°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. Hope's average low-temperature for the month of August records at an enjoyable 63.7°F (17.6°C).

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a hot 93.2°F (34°C). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout August, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hope, there are 169.6 rainfall days, and 35.67" (906mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Hope, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:05 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Hope, Kentucky. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Hope during August?

Hope in August has an average high-temperature of 84.2°F (29°C) and an average low-temperature of 63.7°F (17.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the least humid month in Hope?

With an average relative humidity of 75%, August is the least humid month in Hope.

What is the average humidity in August in Hope?

The average relative humidity in August in Hope, Kentucky, is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August in Hope?

In Hope, during August, the rain falls for 15.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Hope?

May through September are months without snowfall in Hope, Kentucky.

How many hours of daylight does Hope have in August?

In August, the average day length in Hope is 13h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Hope?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hope, sunrise is at 7:04 am and sunset at 8:05 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Hope have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Hope is 9.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Hope?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Hope?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Hope, Kentucky, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Hope, KY

Average temperature in August - Hope, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Hope, KY

Average pressure in August - Hope, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Hope, KY

Average wind speed in August - Hope, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Hope, KY

Average humidity in August - Hope, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Hope, KY

Average rainfall in August - Hope, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.17").

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Average rainfall days in August
Hope, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Hope, 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 (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Hope, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Hope, KY

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Hope, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Hope, KY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • 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: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Hope, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Hope, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Hope, KY

Average UV index in August - Hope, 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, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Hope, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Hope, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Hope, KY

Average visibility in August - Hope, KY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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