August weather forecast
Thistle, UT

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Thistle, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 54.9°F (12.7°C) and max 83.5°F (28.6°C).

Temperature

Thistle marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 83.5°F (28.6°C), a subtle shift from July's 85.5°F (29.7°C). A steep decline to a fresh 54.9°F (12.7°C) characterizes the August nights.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C). Long-standing exposure and activity could induce a feeling of tiredness and lead to heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 40%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.6 days and accumulates 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Thistle, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Thistle, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of August, in Thistle, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:58 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Thistle, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Thistle in August?

In Thistle, 83.5°F (28.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 54.9°F (12.7°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Thistle?

The average relative humidity in August in Thistle, Utah, is 40%.

What is the driest month in Thistle?

The month with the least rainfall in Thistle, Utah, is August, when the rain falls for 6.6 days and typically collects 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Thistle in August?

In August, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout August, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Thistle?

In Thistle, Utah, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Thistle have in August?

In August, the average day length in Thistle, Utah, is 13h and 42min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Thistle?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thistle, Utah, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 7:58 pm MDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Thistle?

With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Thistle.

How long on average sun shines in August in Thistle?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Thistle?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thistle is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Thistle, UT

Average temperature in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Thistle, UT

Average pressure in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Thistle, UT

Average wind speed in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Thistle, UT

Average humidity in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average humidity in August: 40%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (39%).

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Average rainfall in August
Thistle, UT

Average rainfall in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.51"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and December (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.51").

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Average rainfall days in August
Thistle, UT

Average rainfall days in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Thistle, UT

Average snowfall in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Thistle, UT

Average snowfall days in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thistle, UT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Thistle, UT

Average sunshine days in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Thistle, UT

Average UV index in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Thistle, UT

Average cloud cover in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in August
Thistle, UT

Average visibility in August - Thistle, UT
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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