August weather forecast
Plainfield, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Plainfield, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Temperature

Plainfield's average high-temperature in August is a still moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 79.2°F (26.2°C) of July. During the month of August, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 59.9°F (15.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Plainfield, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.3 rainfall days, and 26.61" (676mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Plainfield, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August in Plainfield, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In Plainfield, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Plainfield in August?

In Plainfield, in August, the average high-temperature is 77.9°F (25.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Plainfield?

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

How much does it rain in Plainfield in August?

In Plainfield, during August, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Plainfield?

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

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

In August, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Plainfield?

On the first day of August in Plainfield, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Plainfield?

The months with the most sunshine in Plainfield are July and August, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Plainfield have in August?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Plainfield?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Plainfield is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Plainfield, IA

Average temperature in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Plainfield, IA

Average pressure in August - Plainfield, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Plainfield, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

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Average humidity in August
Plainfield, IA

Average humidity in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Plainfield, IA

Average rainfall in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in August
Plainfield, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Plainfield, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.2").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Plainfield, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 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
Plainfield, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Plainfield, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Plainfield, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Plainfield, IA

Average UV index in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Plainfield, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Plainfield, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Plainfield, IA

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

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

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