August weather forecast
Thornton Gap, KY

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Thornton Gap, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 82.8°F (28.2°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

August's presence records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C), closely mirroring July's climate. Thornton Gap reports a significant contrast between daytime and nighttime temperatures, with an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) in August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a hot 89.6°F (32°C). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, in Thornton Gap, the rain falls for 18.4 days. Throughout August, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 195.8 rainfall days, and 40.35" (1025mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Thornton Gap, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Thornton Gap, Kentucky, is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Thornton Gap is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Thornton Gap are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Thornton Gap in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 82.8°F (28.2°C) and a low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Thornton Gap?

In August, the average relative humidity in Thornton Gap, Kentucky, is 77%.

How much does it rain in Thornton Gap in August?

In August, the rain falls for 18.4 days. Throughout August, 3.03" (77mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Thornton Gap?

In Thornton Gap, Kentucky, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Thornton Gap?

The average day length in August is 13h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Thornton Gap?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 8:38 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thornton Gap, Kentucky, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 8:00 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornton Gap have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Thornton Gap is 9.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Thornton Gap?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Thornton Gap?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornton Gap is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average temperature in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average pressure in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.99"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average wind speed in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 3.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (3.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average humidity in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average rainfall in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.03"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (2.48").

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Average rainfall days in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.4 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average snowfall in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average snowfall days in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Thornton Gap, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average UV index in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June 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
Thornton Gap, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Thornton Gap, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 35).

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Average visibility in August
Thornton Gap, KY

Average visibility in August - Thornton Gap, 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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