August weather forecast
Kirkersville, OH

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Kirkersville, Ohio, with an average temperature ranging between max 81°F (27.2°C) and min 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 81°F (27.2°C), showing little deviation from July's 82°F (27.8°C). Kirkersville cools down to an average low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a hot 86°F (30°C). Ongoing activity coupled with exposure often results in weariness and could induce heat cramps.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

In Kirkersville, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kirkersville, during August, the rain falls for 13.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 142.3 rainfall days, and 18.54" (471mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Kirkersville, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Kirkersville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of August in Kirkersville, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Kirkersville?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 81°F (27.2°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Kirkersville?

In August, the average relative humidity in Kirkersville is 78%.

How much does it rain in Kirkersville in August?

In August, in Kirkersville, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Kirkersville?

May through October are months without snowfall in Kirkersville, Ohio.

How many hours of daylight does Kirkersville have in August?

The average day length in August in Kirkersville, Ohio, is 13h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Kirkersville?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:02 pm EDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Kirkersville?

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Kirkersville, Ohio.

How many hours of sunshine does Kirkersville have in August?

In Kirkersville, Ohio, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Kirkersville?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August in Kirkersville?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kirkersville, Ohio, is 6. A UV Index reading 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
Kirkersville, OH

Average temperature in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average high temperature in August: 81°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average pressure in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average wind speed in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average humidity in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average rainfall in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average rainfall days in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average snowfall in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.97").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average snowfall days in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.5 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
Kirkersville, OH

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

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 24min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average sunshine days in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).

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Average UV index in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average UV index in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are 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
Kirkersville, OH

Average cloud cover in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Kirkersville, OH

Average visibility in August - Kirkersville, OH
  • 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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