August weather forecast
Garden City, KS

While retaining a good portion of July’s heat, August in Garden City experiences a slight cooling. Weather patterns suggest a slight increase in both rainfall and cloud cover. Wind speeds decline to 10.1mph (16.3km/h), reflecting the gradual slow shift towards Autumn. Despite the slight relief from the peak summertime temperatures, UV levels remain a concern and call for continued use of sunscreen. The long days, though slowly shortening, persist in providing ample daylight for activities.

Temperature

August in Garden City reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 91°F (32.8°C), slightly varied from July's 93.7°F (34.3°C). Following the sharp contrast to daytime warmth, an average nighttime temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C) gets registered in Garden City during August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Garden City is 53%.

Rainfall

In Garden City, in August, it is raining for 10.3 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Garden City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 86.3 days and collects up to 12.76" (324mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Garden City, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Garden City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 8:13 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Garden City, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

In Garden City, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.