August weather forecast
South Switch Junction, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in South Switch Junction, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), subtly shifted from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). In the month of August, the average low-temperature usually rests at a moderate 60.4°F (15.8°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In South Switch Junction, Iowa, in August, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation. In South Switch Junction, during the entire year, the rain falls for 135.3 days and collects up to 27.4" (696mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In South Switch Junction, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:37 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In South Switch Junction, Iowa, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for South Switch Junction in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in South Switch Junction, is 78.6°F (25.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in South Switch Junction?

The average relative humidity in August in South Switch Junction is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in South Switch Junction?

In South Switch Junction, Iowa, in August, during 12.1 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in South Switch Junction?

May through September are months without snowfall in South Switch Junction, Iowa.

What is the average length of the day in August in South Switch Junction?

The average day length in August in South Switch Junction, Iowa, is 13h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in South Switch Junction?

On the first day of August in South Switch Junction, Iowa, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:37 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in South Switch Junction?

July and August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in South Switch Junction.

How many hours of sunshine does South Switch Junction have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in South Switch Junction?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in South Switch Junction is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average temperature in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

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Average pressure in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average pressure in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average wind speed in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average humidity in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average rainfall in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.73"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (3.7").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.14").

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Average rainfall days in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average rainfall days in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average snowfall in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.88").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average snowfall days in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - South Switch Junction, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average sunshine days in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average UV index in August - South Switch Junction, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average cloud cover in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
South Switch Junction, IA

Average visibility in August - South Switch Junction, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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