August weather forecast
Plato, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Plato, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

Plato's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures consistently average a refreshing 62.2°F (16.8°C) during August.

Humidity

In Plato, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, in Plato, the rain falls for 13.1 days. Throughout August, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Plato, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.1 days and collects up to 29.57" (751mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Plato, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:39 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

In Plato, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Plato in August?

In August, in Plato, the average high-temperature is 80.4°F (26.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 62.2°F (16.8°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Plato?

In August, the average relative humidity in Plato, Iowa, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Plato?

In Plato, Iowa, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Plato?

May through September are months without snowfall in Plato.

How many hours of daylight does Plato have in August?

In Plato, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Plato?

On the first day of August in Plato, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:39 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Plato have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Plato is 9.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Plato?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Plato 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
Plato, IA

Average temperature in August - Plato, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°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 (15.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
Plato, IA

Average pressure in August - Plato, 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
Plato, IA

Average wind speed in August - Plato, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

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 (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Plato, IA

Average humidity in August - Plato, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Plato, IA

Average rainfall in August - Plato, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in August
Plato, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Plato, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.24").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Plato, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Plato, IA

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Plato, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Plato, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Plato, IA

Average UV index in August - Plato, 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Plato, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Plato, 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
Plato, IA

Average visibility in August - Plato, 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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