August weather forecastMinnetonka, MN
August
Weather in August
The heat slightly draws back in August, with temperatures dropping a tad from the summer peak in July. The city continues to enjoy the abundance of daylight accompanied by warm temperatures, conducive for outdoor experiences. Despite the minor retreat in temperatures, the city sustains the summer atmosphere, with the sun continuing to dominate the majority of the day. The month offers an excellent time for residents and visitors alike to immerse in the joys of summer before autumn's onset.Temperature
As Minnetonka, Minnesota, transitions from July to August, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), nearly the same as the previous 81.1°F (27.3°C). In the month of August, Minnetonka's average low-temperature falls to a refreshing 61°F (16.1°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.Rainfall
In Minnetonka, during August, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.9 rainfall days, and 12.4" (315mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Minnetonka, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Minnetonka, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
In Minnetonka, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average pressure in August: 29.94"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, May and October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average rainfall in August: 1.42"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Minnetonka, 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 48min).
- 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 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are October and November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Minnetonka, 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
Minnetonka, MN
- Average cloud cover in August: 31
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in August
Minnetonka, MN
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).
