August weather forecast
Murray, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Murray, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 81.7°F (27.6°C) and min 63.1°F (17.3°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 81.7°F (27.6°C), showing little deviation from July's 83.3°F (28.5°C). Murray's average low-temperature is measured at a comfortable 63.1°F (17.3°C) during August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is appraised at a hot 87.8°F (31°C). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Murray, in August, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Murray, there are 122.6 rainfall days, and 20.43" (519mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Murray, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Murray is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of August in Murray, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Murray, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Murray, Iowa. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Murray?

During August, Murray experiences an average high-temperature of 81.7°F (27.6°C) and a low-temperature of 63.1°F (17.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Murray?

In Murray, Iowa, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How much does it rain in Murray in August?

In Murray, in August, during 13.3 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Murray?

June through September are months without snowfall in Murray.

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

In August, the average day length in Murray is 13h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Murray?

On the first day of August in Murray, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Murray?

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

When is the highest UV index in Murray?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Murray?

In Murray, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Murray, IA

Average temperature in August - Murray, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 81.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Murray, IA

Average pressure in August - Murray, 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 (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Murray, IA

Average wind speed in August - Murray, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

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

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Average humidity in August
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Murray, IA

Average rainfall in August - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in August
Murray, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Murray, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (16.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (3.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Murray, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.2 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
Murray, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Murray, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Murray, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Murray, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Murray, IA

Average UV index in August - Murray, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Murray, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Murray, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

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Average visibility in August
Murray, IA

Average visibility in August - Murray, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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