August weather forecast
Yakima, WA

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The sweetly illuminated city of Yakima, Washington
The sweetly illuminated city of Yakima, Washington

Weather in August

August continues the high-temperature trend from July, with similar highs of 86.5°F (30.3°C). This period marks the transition from the scorching summer sun towards the mild weather of fall. As the month advances, slight intraday temperature fluctuations start to occur, hinting at the approaching Autumn. Bright light continues to grace Yakima well into the evening, allowing the city to continue its summer revelry in the form of picnics and sports. Yakima's weather in August is a mix of sweltering summer afternoons and relatively cooler evenings.

Temperature

August stands out as Yakima's warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and a low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

Rainfall

In Yakima, during August, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.16" (4mm) of precipitation. In Yakima, during the entire year, the rain falls for 82.2 days and collects up to 5.43" (138mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Yakima, snow does not fall in April through August and October.

Daylight

In Yakima, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:42 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Yakima are July and August, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Yakima is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Yakima?

The warmest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and a low of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Is it hot in Yakima during August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Yakima, records 86.5°F (30.3°C), while the low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C).

What is the least humid month in Yakima?

The months with the lowest humidity in Yakima are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

What is the average humidity in August in Yakima?

The average relative humidity in August is 39%.

How many days does it rain in August in Yakima?

In Yakima, Washington, in August, it is raining for 2 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Yakima?

April through August and October are months without snowfall in Yakima, Washington.

Does it snow in Yakima in August?

In Yakima, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in August in Yakima?

In August, the average day length is 14h and 8min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Yakima?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:32 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:42 pm PDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Yakima?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Yakima have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Yakima, Washington, is 12.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Yakima?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Yakima, Washington, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Yakima, WA

Average temperature in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (25.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Yakima, WA

Average pressure in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Yakima, WA

Average wind speed in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Yakima, WA

Average humidity in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (39%).

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Average rainfall in August
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (0.87").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in August
Yakima, WA

Average rainfall days in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.76").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Yakima, WA

Average snowfall days in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Yakima, WA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Yakima, WA

Average sunshine days in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (15.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Yakima, WA

Average UV index in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Yakima, WA

Average cloud cover in August - Yakima, WA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 9).

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Average visibility in August
Yakima, WA

Average visibility in August - Yakima, WA
  • 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).

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