August weather forecastSheldon, IA
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sheldon, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C).Temperature
As Sheldon, Iowa, welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. During the month of August, Sheldon anticipates a mean low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.Rainfall
In Sheldon, in August, during 14.4 rainfall days, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sheldon, there are 128.1 rainfall days, and 24.17" (614mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Sheldon, Iowa, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Sheldon, Iowa, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 54min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:44 pm. On the last day of August, in Sheldon, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:59 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Sheldon is 9.7h.UV index
In Sheldon, Iowa, 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 ordinary person.Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
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Average temperature in August
Sheldon, 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 (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Sheldon, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average wind speed in August: 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 (7.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.32"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.71").
Average rainfall days in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.4 days
The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.76").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Sheldon, 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 February (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Sheldon, IA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
