August weather forecast
Whittier, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Whittier, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.5°F (16.4°C) and max 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

Whittier's shift into August is marked by a subtle change to a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) from July's 80.1°F (26.7°C) in temperature. Throughout August, the temperature in Whittier tends to fall to a consistent average low of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Whittier is 81%.

Rainfall

In Whittier, in August, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 1.81" (46mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 137.5 rainfall days, and 27.68" (703mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Whittier.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Whittier in August?

Whittier in August has an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Whittier?

The average relative humidity in August in Whittier is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in Whittier?

In August, in Whittier, the rain falls for 12.6 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Whittier?

In Whittier, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Whittier have in August?

The average day length in August in Whittier, Iowa, is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Whittier?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Whittier, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Whittier?

July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Whittier, Iowa.

How many hours of sunshine does Whittier have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Whittier is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August in Whittier?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Whittier, IA

Average temperature in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Whittier, IA

Average pressure in August - Whittier, 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
Whittier, IA

Average wind speed in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

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 (7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Whittier, IA

Average humidity in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Whittier, IA

Average rainfall in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.02").

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Average rainfall days in August
Whittier, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Whittier, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.16").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Whittier, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Whittier, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Whittier, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Whittier, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Whittier, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Whittier, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Whittier, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Whittier, IA

Average visibility in August - Whittier, 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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