August weather forecastScenic, SD
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Scenic, South Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 61.5°F (16.4°C) and 82.8°F (28.2°C).Temperature
August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C), showing a minute difference from July's 84.7°F (29.3°C). An average nighttime temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) is recorded during August.Heat index
The average heat index in August is computed to be 84.2°F (29°C). If exposure and activity persist, fatigue could ensue, possibly leading to heat cramps.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 50%, are the least humid months.Rainfall
In Scenic, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through August are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 56min.On the first day of August in Scenic, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 7:27 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a regular UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise care. People with light skin might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Scenic, SD
- Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (32.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 61.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Scenic, SD
- Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Scenic, SD
- Average wind speed in August: 8.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Scenic, SD
- Average humidity in August: 50%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (50%).
Average rainfall in August
Scenic, SD
- Average rainfall in August: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.28").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in August
Scenic, SD
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.8 days).
Average snowfall in August
Scenic, SD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is April (5.43").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Scenic, SD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Scenic, SD
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Scenic, SD
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (11 days).
Average UV index in August
Scenic, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Scenic, SD
- Average cloud cover in August: 16
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 16).
Average visibility in August
Scenic, 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).
