Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.1°F (28.4°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Despite the drastic temperature difference, Richmond Heights records an average nighttime low of 61°F (16.1°C) throughout August.Heat index
The heat index value during August is computed to be a tropical 86°F (30°C). Unrelenting activity during exposure could cause fatigue and potentially lead to heat cramps.It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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
The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 60%.Rainfall
In Richmond Heights, during August, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Richmond Heights, there are 97.2 rainfall days, and 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 3min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Richmond Heights, sunrise is at 6:55 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Richmond Heights, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average high temperature in August: 83.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average wind speed in August: 8.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average humidity in August: 60%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (60%).
Average rainfall in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average rainfall in August: 1.61"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.82").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average sunshine days in August: 18.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average cloud cover in August: 23
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in August
Richmond Heights, SD
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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