August weather forecast
Peterson, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Peterson, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August registers at a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. The nighttime temperature, during August, averages of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, in Peterson, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout August, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Peterson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Peterson, Iowa.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August in Peterson, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Peterson is 9.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August translates into the following guidance:
Act with care - Obligation to protect against skin and eye damage is highlighted. The Sun's harshest UV rays are around midday; it's wise to seek shade and limit time outdoors. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Peterson in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Peterson during August are 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 60.8°F (16°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Peterson?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August in Peterson?

In Peterson, in August, during 13.1 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Peterson?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Peterson have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Peterson?

On the first day of August in Peterson, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Peterson have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Peterson is 9.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Peterson?

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

Average temperature in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°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 (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

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Average pressure in August
Peterson, IA

Average pressure in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Peterson, IA

Average wind speed in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Peterson, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

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Average rainfall in August
Peterson, IA

Average rainfall in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in August
Peterson, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Peterson, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Peterson, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 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
Peterson, IA

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

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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Peterson, IA

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Peterson, IA

Average UV index in August - Peterson, 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
Peterson, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Peterson, IA

Average visibility in August - Peterson, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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