August weather forecastPickett, OK
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Pickett, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 71.2°F (21.8°C) and max 92.8°F (33.8°C).Temperature
August, on average, is the warmest month, registering a high temperature of 92.8°F (33.8°C) and a low of 71.2°F (21.8°C).Heat index
August's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 109.4°F (43°C). Be alert: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a threat with sustained physical activity.It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
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. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.
Humidity
August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 63%.Rainfall
In Pickett, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 135.4 rainfall days, and 28.9" (734mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Pickett, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:59 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.1h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in August leads to these recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Pickett, OK
- Average high temperature in August: 92.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (92.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (49.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 71.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (33.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Pickett, OK
- Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
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- Average wind speed in August: 7.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.4mph).
Average humidity in August
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- Average humidity in August: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (63%).
Average rainfall in August
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- Average rainfall in August: 2.48"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.46").
Average rainfall days in August
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- Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
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- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.69").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
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- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
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- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pickett, OK
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (13.2 days).
Average UV index in August
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- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
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- Average cloud cover in August: 20
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in August
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- 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).
