August 2021 Climate Summary and Highlights

August 2021 Climate Summary and Highlights

Much of the region was generally warmer and drier than normal in August. Below are some highlights from our three main climate sites: Wichita, Salina, and Chanute.

WICHITA EISENHOWER AIRPORT

The monthly average temperature was 81.6 degrees, which was 1.7 degrees warmer than normal. It tied for the 27th warmest August since records began in 1888, and it was the warmest since 2011. Seven days reached or exceeded 100 degrees during the month, which was above the 30-year normal of about 4 days. The warmest temperature was 103 degrees on the 12th, and the coolest was 59 degrees on the 3rd. Rainfall-wise, only 1.72 inches fell at Eisenhower Airport during the month, which was 2.58 inches drier than normal. It was the 40th driest August on record, and the 3rd driest since 2000.

SALINA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

The monthly average temperature was 81.2 degrees, which was 2.6 degree warmer than normal. It tied for the 35th warmest August since records began in 1900, and it was the warmest since 2014. Five days reached or exceeded 100 degrees during the month, which was normal for a typical August. The warmest temperature was 103 degrees on the 12th, and the coolest was 57 degrees on the 2nd. Rainfall-wise, 4.07 inches fell at the airport during the month, which was 0.36 inches wetter than normal. It was the 41st wettest August on record.

CHANUTE MARTIN-JOHNSON AIRPORT

The monthly average temperature was 81.8 degrees, which was 2.2 degrees warmer than normal. It tied for the 19th warmest August since records began in 1897, and it was the warmest since 2011. The century mark (100 degrees) was never reached during the month, which was a few days below the 30-year normal of about 2-3 days. The warmest temperature was 99 degrees on the 24th and 25th, and the coolest was 60 degrees on the 4th. Rainfall-wise, 1.77 inches fell at the airport during the month, which was 2.02 inches drier than normal. It was the 36th driest August on record.

Temperatures
Precipitation
Miscellaneous

August 2021 Temperatures

Monthly Average Temperatures	Monthly Temperature Departure from Normal

Kansas August 2021 average temperatures (the average of each daily high and low temperature).	Kansas August 2021 average temperature departures from normal. Unlike July, much of the state saw warmer than normal temperatures in August.

Warmest Temperatures	Coolest Temperatures

The warmest temperatures recorded during August 2021 across Kansas were in the 90s and 100s, warmest across central and western portions.	The coolest temperatures recorded during August 2021 across Kansas were mostly in the 50s and low 60s.

Monthly Temperature Rankings

Kansas August 2021 temperature rankings by division. The number 1 denotes the warmest August on record (since 1893), 129 denotes the coolest. With the exception of south-central and southeast Kansas, all divisions averaged a bit warmer than normal in August.

August 2021 Precipitation

Monthly Precipitation	Precipitation Departure from Normal

Kansas August 2021 rainfall. This map constitutes a mix of observations and radar estimates.	Kansas August 2021 departure from normal rainfall. Similar to July, large portions of the state experienced near to below normal rainfall. However, there were pockets of above normal rainfall smattered about the state.

Monthly Precipitation Rankings

Kansas August 2021 precipitation rankings by division. The number 1 denotes the wettest August on record (since 1893), 129 denotes the driest. Climate divisions across the western third of the state averaged below normal, while the rest of the state was generally near normal.

August 2021 Miscellaneous Climate and Headline Information

August Tornado Warnings	Monthly Tornado Warnings Since 1986
No tornado warnings were issued across Kansas in August!
No tornado warnings were issued across Kansas in August 2021, the first August since 2012.	The number of tornado warnings issued across Kansas each month since 1986. August 2021 tallied no tornado warnings across the state, below the August average of about 5. It was only the 4th August since 1986 Kansas went tornado warning-free.

August Severe Thunderstorm Warnings	Monthly Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Since 1986

The number of severe thunderstorm warnings issued by NWS offices across Kansas in August. Eighty-four counties were impacted by 198 severe thunderstorm warnings.	The number of severe thunderstorm warnings issued across Kansas each month since 1986. August 2021 tallied 198 severe thunderstorm warnings across the state, well above the August average of about 118. In fact, it was the 3rd highest number of August severe thunderstorm warnings since 1986.

August Flash Flood Warnings	Monthly Flash Flood Warnings Since 1986

The number of Flash Flood Warnings issued across Kansas in August for life-threatening flooding potential due to very heavy rain. Seventeen counties were impacted by 14 flash flood warnings.	The number of flash flood warnings issued across Kansas each month since 1986. August 2021 tallied 14 flash flood warnings across the state, which is typical for August.

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