August weather forecast
Sunset Hills, MO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Sunset Hills, Missouri, with temperature in the range of an average low of 66.9°F (19.4°C) and an average high of 85.6°F (29.8°C).

Temperature

August's onset sees an average high-temperature of a warm 85.6°F (29.8°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Sunset Hills in August experiences a low-temperature average of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a very hot 96.8°F (36°C). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. 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 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Sunset Hills is 75%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout August, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sunset Hills, there are 146.1 rainfall days, and 32.36" (822mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sunset Hills, Missouri, snow does not fall in April through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of August, in Sunset Hills, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Sunset Hills is 10.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Sunset Hills in August?

The high-temperature in Sunset Hills during August is 85.6°F (29.8°C) and the low-temperature is 66.9°F (19.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sunset Hills?

In Sunset Hills, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

How much does it rain in Sunset Hills in August?

In August, in Sunset Hills, Missouri, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout August, 3.39" (86mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sunset Hills?

April through October are months without snowfall in Sunset Hills.

How many hours of daylight does Sunset Hills have in August?

The average day length in August in Sunset Hills is 13h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Sunset Hills?

On the first day of August in Sunset Hills, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Sunset Hills?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Sunset Hills?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Sunset Hills?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Sunset Hills is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average temperature in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (25°F).

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Average pressure in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average pressure in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average wind speed in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average humidity in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average rainfall in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.39"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.94").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.77").

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Average rainfall days in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average rainfall days in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (6.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average snowfall in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.6").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average snowfall days in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • 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
Sunset Hills, MO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average sunshine days in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average UV index in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • 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
Sunset Hills, MO

Average cloud cover in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Sunset Hills, MO

Average visibility in August - Sunset Hills, MO
  • 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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