August weather forecastThornton, IA
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Thornton, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).Temperature
Thornton's weather in August, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.9°F (25.5°C), subtly shifts from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). In the month of August, Thornton's average low-temperature falls to a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 82%.Rainfall
In August, in Thornton, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thornton, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Thornton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, in Thornton, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornton is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Average temperature in August
Thornton, IA
- Average high temperature in August: 77.9°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 (23.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.3°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 (10.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Thornton, IA
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Thornton, IA
- Average wind speed in August: 7.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Thornton, 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 (70%).
Average rainfall in August
Thornton, IA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.64"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").
Average rainfall days in August
Thornton, IA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Thornton, IA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Thornton, IA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thornton, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Thornton, IA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).
Average UV index in August
Thornton, 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, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Thornton, IA
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).
Average visibility in August
Thornton, 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).
