August weather forecast
Wallonia, KY

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Wallonia, Kentucky, with an average temperature varying between 67.3°F (19.6°C) and 86.5°F (30.3°C).

Temperature

The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), hardly deviating from July. In August, Wallonia records an average nighttime temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a fiery hot 98.6°F (37°C). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Wallonia, in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Wallonia, there are 160.8 rainfall days, and 35.79" (909mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Wallonia, Kentucky, is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Wallonia is 10.3h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Wallonia in August?

Wallonia in August has an average high-temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 67.3°F (19.6°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 98.6°F (37°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Wallonia?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in Wallonia in August?

In Wallonia, in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Wallonia?

May through September are months without snowfall in Wallonia.

What is the average length of the day in August in Wallonia?

In August, the average day length in Wallonia, Kentucky, is 13h and 32min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Wallonia?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:57 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wallonia, Kentucky, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:20 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Wallonia?

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

When is the highest UV index in Wallonia?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Wallonia?

In Wallonia, Kentucky, the average daily maximum UV index in August 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
Wallonia, KY

Average temperature in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 67.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Wallonia, KY

Average pressure in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Wallonia, KY

Average wind speed in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (8.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Wallonia, KY

Average humidity in August - Wallonia, 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 (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Wallonia, KY

Average rainfall in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in August
Wallonia, KY

Average rainfall days in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (16.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Wallonia, KY

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Wallonia, KY

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

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (4.8 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
Wallonia, KY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wallonia, 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: 10h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in August
Wallonia, KY

Average sunshine days in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Wallonia, KY

Average UV index in August - Wallonia, 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
Wallonia, KY

Average cloud cover in August - Wallonia, KY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Wallonia, KY

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

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

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