Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August brings a marginal elevation to a still hot 86°F (30°C) from July's 88.7°F (31.5°C) in Fort Pierre's average high-temperatures. August nights in Fort Pierre are marked by an average low-temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C).Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). Ongoing activity coupled with exposure often results in weariness and could induce heat cramps.Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Humidity
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 52%, are the least humid months in Fort Pierre.Rainfall
In Fort Pierre, in August, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.34" (34mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Fort Pierre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.5 days and collects up to 13.7" (348mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Fort Pierre, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Fort Pierre, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:19 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August in Fort Pierre is 11h.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the UV index reading in August in Fort Pierre?
Average temperature in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average high temperature in August: 86°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average wind speed in August: 9.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and August (9.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average humidity in August: 52%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (52%).
Average rainfall in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average rainfall in August: 1.34"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.24").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.66").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Pierre, 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: 11h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average sunshine days in August: 15 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average cloud cover in August: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 50).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in August
Fort Pierre, SD
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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