August weather forecastElgin, IA

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Elgin, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C) and an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.5°F (25.3°C), showing a minute difference from July's 79°F (26.1°C). August's nights observe an average temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout August, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Elgin.

Daylight

In Elgin, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Elgin, is 77.5°F (25.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C).

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

In Elgin, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

June through September are months without snowfall.

The average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Elgin.

In Elgin, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Elgin, 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).

Average wind speed in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (5.08").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elgin, 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 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Elgin, IA

  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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