August weather forecastAlvord, IA

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Alvord, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

Alvord's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), a slight deviation from 81.5°F (27.5°C). Alvord, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

In Alvord, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Alvord, in August, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.17" (55mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.2 rainfall days, and 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Alvord, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Alvord, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 55min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Alvord, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

In Alvord, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during August is 80.2°F (26.8°C) and the low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

The average relative humidity in August in Alvord is 76%.

In August, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout August, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Alvord, snow does not fall in June through September.

In August, the average day length in Alvord is 13h and 55min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

In Alvord, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average pressure in August: 29.94"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
Alvord, IA

  • Average wind speed in August: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average rainfall in August: 2.17"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").

Average rainfall days in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Alvord, 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
Alvord, IA

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alvord, 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 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 48min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Alvord, IA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

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
Alvord, 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).