August weather forecast
Vandalia, MO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Vandalia, Missouri, with an average temperature varying between 84.2°F (29°C) and 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still warm 84.2°F (29°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 85.5°F (29.7°C). Vandalia records an average low of 65.7°F (18.7°C) throughout the nights in August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be a tropical 93.2°F (34°C). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of 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 of high significance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Vandalia, in August, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vandalia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.4 days and collects up to 28.98" (736mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Vandalia, Missouri, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Vandalia, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Vandalia during August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Vandalia, is 84.2°F (29°C), while the low-temperature averages to 65.7°F (18.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is calculated to be 93.2°F (34°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Vandalia?

In Vandalia, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

How much does it rain in Vandalia in August?

In August, in Vandalia, Missouri, the rain falls for 13.4 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Vandalia?

May through September are months without snowfall in Vandalia, Missouri.

How many hours of daylight does Vandalia have in August?

The average day length in August in Vandalia, Missouri, is 13h and 40min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Vandalia?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Vandalia, Missouri, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:37 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Vandalia?

In Vandalia, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

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

The months with the highest UV index in Vandalia, Missouri, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Vandalia?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Vandalia, Missouri, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Vandalia, MO

Average temperature in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Vandalia, MO

Average pressure in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Vandalia, MO

Average wind speed in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Vandalia, MO

Average humidity in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Vandalia, MO

Average rainfall in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").

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Average rainfall days in August
Vandalia, MO

Average rainfall days in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Vandalia, MO

Average snowfall in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Vandalia, MO

Average snowfall days in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.5 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
Vandalia, MO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min

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
Vandalia, MO

Average sunshine days in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Vandalia, MO

Average UV index in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Vandalia, MO

Average cloud cover in August - Vandalia, MO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Vandalia, MO

Average visibility in August - Vandalia, 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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