August weather forecast
Yukon, OK

Transitioning from July to August, Yukon experiences a slight dip in temperatures while maintaining high heat levels. August still grapples with the summer's heat strokes, reaching a high of approximately 92.8°F (33.8°C). These sweltering days are often eased off by late-afternoon rain showers, offering respite from the sun. However, despite the occasional showers, the month overall sees few cloudy days. As summer starts winding down, the city prepares for the eventual transition into the cooler temperatures of fall.

Temperature

Yukon marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 92.8°F (33.8°C), subtly divergent from July's 93.7°F (34.3°C). During August, the nighttime temperature averages of 71.8°F (22.1°C).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 105.8°F (41°C). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

August is the least humid month in Yukon, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Yukon, during August, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.9 rainfall days, and 24.65" (626mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Yukon.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Yukon is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:03 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Yukon. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.