August weather forecastBrookings, SD
August
Weather in August
August brings about a slight respite in Brookings as the weather begins to cool off slightly from July’s peak heat, dropping to a high of 80.2°F (26.8°C). Despite the subtropical humidity which hangs in the air, August ballads the last dance of summer. It is thus the perfect month to revel in the outdoors before the impending arrival of the cooler months. Between August and September, shorter days begin to eclipse the long summer nights. The weather downward shift signals the arrival of autumn.Temperature
With August's arrival, Brookings notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), closely following the trend of the preceding month. Brookings experiences an average nighttime temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) in the month of August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.Rainfall
In Brookings, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. In Brookings, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following advice:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Limiting exposure to the direct Sun during midday hours can help prevent harmful UV radiation effects. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Brookings, SD
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°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 (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 59.2°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°F).
Average pressure in August
Brookings, SD
- Average pressure in August: 29.93"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
Brookings, SD
- Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Brookings, SD
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).
Average rainfall in August
Brookings, SD
- Average rainfall in August: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").
Average rainfall days in August
Brookings, SD
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Brookings, SD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Brookings, SD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Brookings, SD
- 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 12min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Brookings, SD
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Brookings, SD
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Brookings, SD
- Average cloud cover in August: 28
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).
Average visibility in August
Brookings, SD
- 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).
