August weather forecast
Alton, ID

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Alton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 77.7°F (25.4°C) and 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.7°F (25.4°C), barely different from July's 79°F (26.1°C). Alton's August nights cool down significantly from the day's heat, to an average low-temperature of 48.6°F (9.2°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 42%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Alton, in August, during 8.5 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.5 rainfall days, and 20.24" (514mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Alton, snow does not fall in July and August.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:59 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

In Alton, Idaho, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 4 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Alton, 77.7°F (25.4°C) is the average high-temperature and 48.6°F (9.2°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 42%, August is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Alton, the average relative humidity in August is 42%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Alton, during August, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

July and August are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in August?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Alton, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:59 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Alton?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Alton, ID

Average temperature in August - Alton, ID
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 48.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Alton, ID

Average pressure in August - Alton, ID
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.29"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Alton, ID

Average wind speed in August - Alton, ID
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (5.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are January and December (4.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Alton, ID

Average humidity in August - Alton, ID
  • Average humidity in August: 42%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (42%).

Average rainfall in August
Alton, ID

Average rainfall in August - Alton, ID
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.63").

Average rainfall days in August
Alton, ID

Average rainfall days in August - Alton, ID
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Alton, ID

Average snowfall in August - Alton, ID
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (18.39").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Alton, ID

Average snowfall days in August - Alton, ID
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (21.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alton, ID

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Alton, ID
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alton, ID

Average sunshine days in August - Alton, ID
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Alton, ID

Average UV index in August - Alton, ID
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Alton, ID

Average cloud cover in August - Alton, ID
  • Average cloud cover in August: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Alton, ID

Average visibility in August - Alton, ID
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (3mi).

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