August weather forecastPonderay, ID

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Ponderay, Idaho, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

Ponderay's August weather, marked by an average high temperature of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C), is the warmest in the year.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 53%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 6.3 days and accumulates 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ponderay, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:28 pm PDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In Ponderay, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during August translates into these guidelines:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Jun 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The warmest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and a low of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C) respectively.

With an average relative humidity of 53%, August is the least humid month.

In August, the average relative humidity is 53%.

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 6.3 days and typically collects 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation.

In Ponderay, in August, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

June through August are months without snowfall.

In Ponderay, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

In Ponderay, the average day length in August is 14h and 16min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:28 pm PDT.

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

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (48.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and August (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average wind speed in August: 3.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (4.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (3.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average humidity in August: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (95%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (53%).

Average rainfall in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average rainfall in August: 0.43"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (3.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.43").

Average rainfall days in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average rainfall days in August: 6.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (17.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (18.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (7.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average UV index in August: 4

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average cloud cover in August: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Ponderay, ID

  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).