August weather forecastAlton, IA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Alton, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 60.4°F (15.8°C).Temperature
As Alton transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), nearly the same as the previous 81.7°F (27.6°C). Alton's average low-temperature in the month of August is recorded at a mild 60.4°F (15.8°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Alton is 77%.Rainfall
In Alton, in August, it is raining for 13.4 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 124 rainfall days, and 24.09" (612mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Alton, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Alton, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.UV index
In Alton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Average temperature in August
Alton, IA
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.6°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.4°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Alton, IA
- Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Alton, IA
- Average wind speed in August: 8.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Alton, IA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Alton, IA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.28"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").
Average rainfall days in August
Alton, IA
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Alton, IA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Alton, IA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alton, 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 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Alton, IA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Alton, 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 December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Alton, IA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Alton, 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).
