August weather forecastWinslow, KY

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Winslow, Kentucky, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.4°F (16.9°C) and max 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Winslow witnesses an average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Winslow, in the heat of August, registers a significant plunge to a mean of 62.4°F (16.9°C) during the nights.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 96.8°F (36°C). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Winslow, in August, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 176 rainfall days, and 33.15" (842mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Winslow.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Winslow during August is 85.6°F (29.8°C) and the low-temperature is 62.4°F (16.9°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 96.8°F (36°C).

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

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

In Winslow, Kentucky, in August, during 15.5 rainfall days, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

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

In Winslow, the average day length in August is 13h and 37min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 8:01 pm EDT.

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

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

In Winslow, 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
Winslow, KY

  • Average high temperature in August: 85.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.97"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average wind speed in August: 4.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.89").

Average rainfall days in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Winslow, 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).

Average cloud cover in August
Winslow, KY

  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Winslow, 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).