August weather forecast
Hills, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Hills, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 80.6°F (27°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Hills witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.6°F (27°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout the month of August, Hills expects an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 86°F (30°C). Prolonged activity during exposure might result in a state of fatigue and cause heat cramps.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Hills is 79%.

Rainfall

In Hills, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hills, there are 140.4 rainfall days, and 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall in Hills.

Daylight

In Hills, Iowa, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of August, in Hills, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Hills, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

In Hills, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Hills?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.6°F (27°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Hills?

The average relative humidity in August in Hills, Iowa, is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Hills?

In Hills, Iowa, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 1.93" (49mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Hills?

In Hills, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Hills?

The average day length in August in Hills is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Hills?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Hills?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Hills?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Hills is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Hills, IA

Average temperature in August - Hills, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.6°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 (27.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°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 (15.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Hills, IA

Average pressure in August - Hills, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Hills, IA

Average wind speed in August - Hills, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.9mph

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 (6.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Hills, IA

Average humidity in August - Hills, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Hills, IA

Average rainfall in August - Hills, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.93"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

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Average rainfall days in August
Hills, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Hills, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Hills, IA

Average snowfall in August - Hills, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.28").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Hills, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Hills, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Hills, IA

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

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 5min

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 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Hills, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Hills, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10 days).

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Average UV index in August
Hills, IA

Average UV index in August - Hills, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Hills, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Hills, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Hills, IA

Average visibility in August - Hills, 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).

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