August weather forecastAlta, IA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Alta, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 79°F (26.1°C) and 61.2°F (16.2°C).Temperature
August's presence marks an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C), subtly varied from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). During August, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 61.2°F (16.2°C) at night.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.1 days and collects up to 26.73" (679mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Alta, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Alta is 9.5h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Alta is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Alta, IA
- Average high temperature in August: 79°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Alta, IA
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Alta, IA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Alta, IA
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Alta, IA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").
Average rainfall days in August
Alta, IA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Alta, IA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Alta, IA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alta, IA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Alta, IA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Alta, IA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Alta, IA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Alta, IA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
