August weather forecastPayette, ID
August
Weather in August
Despite a decline in the average temperatures and UV index from July, August continues to experience hot weather in Payette. It's a predictably dry month; however, rainfall slightly increases compared to July. This period sees quite a bit of sunshine, with 11.3 sunshine hours and clear skies becoming the norm. As August rounds off, the season slowly begins to cool, paving the way for autumn and its milder conditions.Temperature
Transitioning into August, Payette experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 90°F (32.2°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Payette in August observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 61°F (16.1°C).Humidity
The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 31%.Rainfall
In Payette, Idaho, in August, during 3 rainfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 100.3 rainfall days, and 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Payette, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In Payette, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 57min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 9:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:24 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.3h.UV index
In Payette, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Payette, ID
- Average high temperature in August: 90°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (91.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (61°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (22.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Payette, ID
- Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Payette, ID
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (3.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Payette, ID
- Average humidity in August: 31%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).
Average rainfall in August
Payette, ID
- Average rainfall in August: 0.16"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.12").
Average rainfall days in August
Payette, ID
- Average rainfall days in August: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Payette, ID
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Payette, ID
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Payette, ID
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Payette, ID
- Average sunshine days in August: 25.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (13.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Payette, ID
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is 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
Payette, ID
- Average cloud cover in August: 8
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in August
Payette, ID
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and December (5mi).





