August weather forecastEast Rapids, IA

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in East Rapids, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still warm 79.5°F (26.4°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 80.8°F (27.1°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 62.1°F (16.7°C) in August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in East Rapids is 80%.

Rainfall

In East Rapids, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation. In East Rapids, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.7 days and collects up to 18.31" (465mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In East Rapids, Iowa, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in East Rapids, is 79.5°F (26.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 62.1°F (16.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

In East Rapids, Iowa, in August, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.22" (31mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In East Rapids, snow does not fall in May through September.

The average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in East Rapids, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.

In East Rapids, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.9h.

In East Rapids, 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
East Rapids, IA

  • Average high temperature in August: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.63").

Average rainfall days in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3 days).

Average snowfall in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in August
East Rapids, 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
East Rapids, IA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
East Rapids, IA

  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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