August weather forecast
Tulsa, OK

August continues July's hot weather streak in Tulsa, with a slight cooling trend towards its tail end. The heat doesn't subside significantly but with August, there's a sense of anticipation in the air for cooler fall days ahead. The saturation of humidity remains high, providing a certain stickiness to the air. Rainfall is relatively higher in August than July, although not dramatically enough to offer a substantial break from the heat. Despite these rains, sunshine hours remain high, reinforcing the lingering summer.

Temperature

The shift into August finds Tulsa, Oklahoma, at an average high-temperature of a still tropical 90.5°F (32.5°C), closely comparable to July's conditions. In the month of August, Tulsa records a consistent average low-temperature of 70.3°F (21.3°C).

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 105.8°F (41°C). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital 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.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

January, August and October, with an average relative humidity of 67%, are the least humid months in Tulsa.

Rainfall

In Tulsa, in August, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Tulsa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117.1 days and collects up to 20.28" (515mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of August, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 11h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Tulsa.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.