August weather forecast
Pierpont, SD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pierpont, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 58.8°F (14.9°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) from July's 81°F (27.2°C). Throughout August, Pierpont witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 67%.

Rainfall

In Pierpont, in August, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.9 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Pierpont, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Pierpont, South Dakota, is 14h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Pierpont, the average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

In Pierpont, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Pierpont?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Pierpont?

In August, the average relative humidity in Pierpont, South Dakota, is 67%.

How much does it rain in Pierpont in August?

In Pierpont, South Dakota, in August, during 12.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Pierpont?

In Pierpont, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Pierpont have in August?

In Pierpont, the average day length in August is 14h and 3min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Pierpont?

On the first day of August in Pierpont, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:58 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:52 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Pierpont?

The average sunshine duration in August in Pierpont is 10.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Pierpont?

In Pierpont, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Pierpont, SD

Average temperature in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Pierpont, SD

Average pressure in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Pierpont, SD

Average wind speed in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Pierpont, SD

Average humidity in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average humidity in August: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (66%).

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Average rainfall in August
Pierpont, SD

Average rainfall in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

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Average rainfall days in August
Pierpont, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Pierpont, SD

Average snowfall in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Pierpont, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pierpont, SD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Pierpont, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Pierpont, SD

Average UV index in August - Pierpont, SD
  • 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, November and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Pierpont, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in August
Pierpont, SD

Average visibility in August - Pierpont, SD
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (5mi).

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