August weather forecastFairfax, MN
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Fairfax, Minnesota, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.5°F (15.3°C) and 78.8°F (26°C).Temperature
The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a still warm 78.8°F (26°C) from July's 80.4°F (26.9°C). August's nights in Fairfax, Minnesota, observe an average temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C).Humidity
In Fairfax, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Fairfax, during August, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.06" (27mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fairfax, there are 99.2 rainfall days, and 12.13" (308mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Fairfax, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Fairfax, Minnesota, is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Fairfax is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Guidance to elude sunburn is provided. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average high temperature in August: 78.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7°F).
Average pressure in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average wind speed in August: 7.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and October (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average rainfall in August: 1.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.01").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.03").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Fairfax, MN
- 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, February and November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Fairfax, MN
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Fairfax, MN
- 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).
