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 average high-temperature during August registers at a still hot 89.1°F (31.7°C), closely corresponding to the preceding month. In the month of August, the average temperature in Gypsum dips to an agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) during the night.Heat index
During August, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 100.4°F (38°C). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Gypsum is 64%.Rainfall
In Gypsum, in August, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.8 rainfall days, and 18.7" (475mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Gypsum, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.On the first day of August in Gypsum, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 8:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.9h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Gypsum is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average high temperature in August: 89.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (71.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average wind speed in August: 8.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average humidity in August: 64%
The month with the highest relative humidity is May (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (61%).
Average rainfall in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average rainfall in August: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.67").
Average rainfall days in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.24").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (14.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Gypsum, KS
- Average cloud cover in August: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in August
Gypsum, KS
- 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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