August weather forecastElk Horn, IA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Elk Horn, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 62.1°F (16.7°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).Temperature
The advent of August signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), aligning closely with July. During August, Elk Horn experiences an average low-temperature of 62.1°F (16.7°C) at night.Humidity
In Elk Horn, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.Rainfall
In Elk Horn, Iowa, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.8 rainfall days, and 24.88" (632mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Elk Horn is 13h and 48min.On the first day of August in Elk Horn, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Elk Horn is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Average temperature in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.72"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").
Average rainfall days in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Elk Horn, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Elk Horn, IA
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Elk Horn, 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).
