August weather forecast
Valentine, NE

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Valentine, Nebraska, with an average temperature fluctuating between 87.1°F (30.6°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in July - a still tropical 87.1°F (30.6°C). In Valentine, in August, the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 92.3°F (33.5°C). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is individual, with diverse people perceiving weather differently for numerous reasons (wind, pregnancy, metabolic differences), and activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. 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 57.6%.

Rainfall

In Valentine, during August, the rain falls for 7.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.18" (55.4mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Valentine, there are 87.9 rainfall days, and 20.02" (508.6mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through August are months without snowfall in Valentine, Nebraska.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August in Valentine, Nebraska, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Valentine is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 8 translate into the following recommendations:
Take special precautions, as unprotected skin can be damaged and can burn quickly. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.