August weather forecast
Cedar Falls, IA

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Weather in August

August weather in Cedar Falls, Iowa, showcases summer at its peak yet brings a slight decline from the heatwaves of July. The transition from hot to moderately hot makes the month comparatively comfortable. Rainfall reduces, plummeting down to 1.77" (45mm), and the town experiences a dry spell. Reduced rainfall sees water bodies shrink as residents take advantage of these conditions for outdoor water sports. Extended hours of daylight persist, sustaining prolonged outdoor festivities.

Temperature

Welcoming August, Cedar Falls notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), nearly consistent with July's 80.1°F (26.7°C). Throughout August nights, Cedar Falls experiences a consistent temperature average of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Falls, in August, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Cedar Falls.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Cedar Falls is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of August, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cedar Falls, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

In Cedar Falls, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Cedar Falls?

During August, Cedar Falls experiences an average high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cedar Falls?

In Cedar Falls, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How much does it rain in Cedar Falls in August?

In August, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout August, 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cedar Falls?

In Cedar Falls, Iowa, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Cedar Falls?

In August, the average day length in Cedar Falls, Iowa, is 13h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Cedar Falls?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cedar Falls, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar Falls have in August?

In Cedar Falls, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in Cedar Falls?

In Cedar Falls, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average temperature in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average pressure in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average wind speed in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average humidity in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average rainfall in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

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Average rainfall days in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average snowfall in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average UV index in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average visibility in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).

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