August weather forecast
Buffalo Gap, TX

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Buffalo Gap, is also a sweltering month, with an average temperature varying between 74.8°F (23.8°C) and 95.4°F (35.2°C).

Temperature

August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 95.4°F (35.2°C) and a low of 74.8°F (23.8°C), is the warmest month.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 104°F (40°C). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

In Buffalo Gap, Texas, during August, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Buffalo Gap, Texas, there are 95.8 rainfall days, and 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 18min.
On the first day of August in Buffalo Gap, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Buffalo Gap is 10.2h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Buffalo Gap?

August tends to be the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 95.4°F (35.2°C) and a low of 74.8°F (23.8°C).

How hot does it get in Buffalo Gap in August?

August temperatures in Buffalo Gap vary between a high-temperature of 95.4°F (35.2°C) and a low-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is computed to be 104°F (40°C).

What is the least humid month in Buffalo Gap?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

What is the average humidity in August in Buffalo Gap?

In August, the average relative humidity is 48%.

How much does it rain in Buffalo Gap in August?

In Buffalo Gap, during August, the rain falls for 8.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.98" (25mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Buffalo Gap?

In Buffalo Gap, snow does not fall in April through October.

How many hours of daylight does Buffalo Gap have in August?

In Buffalo Gap, Texas, the average day length in August is 13h and 18min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Buffalo Gap?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, in Buffalo Gap, Texas, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buffalo Gap have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Buffalo Gap, Texas, is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Buffalo Gap?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August in Buffalo Gap?

In Buffalo Gap, Texas, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average temperature in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average high temperature in August: 95.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (95.4°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (56.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 74.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (74.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (38.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average pressure in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average wind speed in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average humidity in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average humidity in August: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May, September and November (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (48%).

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Average rainfall in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average rainfall in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.98"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (2.24").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average rainfall days in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average snowfall in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.91").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average snowfall days in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average sunshine days in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (16 days).

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Average UV index in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average UV index in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • 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 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average cloud cover in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 17).

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Average visibility in August
Buffalo Gap, TX

Average visibility in August - Buffalo Gap, TX
  • 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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