August weather forecastGhent, MN
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Ghent, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).Temperature
The transition into August marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), differing minimally from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Ghent sees an average low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) during August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 74%.Rainfall
In Ghent, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ghent, during the entire year, the rain falls for 121.2 days and collects up to 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Ghent, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:48 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 8:01 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. 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
Average temperature in August
Ghent, MN
- Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Ghent, MN
- Average pressure in August: 29.94"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Ghent, MN
- Average wind speed in August: 7.9mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, April and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Ghent, MN
- Average humidity in August: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Ghent, MN
- Average rainfall in August: 2.36"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").
Average rainfall days in August
Ghent, MN
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Ghent, MN
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Ghent, MN
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ghent, 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: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Ghent, MN
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).
Average UV index in August
Ghent, 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, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Ghent, MN
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Ghent, 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).
