August weather forecast
Pocatello, ID

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A clear, winding road in the hilly landscape leading to Pocatello, Idaho, with scenic mountains seen in the distance
A clear, winding road in the hilly landscape leading to Pocatello, Idaho, with scenic mountains seen in the distance

Weather in August

August continues to bathe Pocatello, Idaho in warm summer conditions, though it's slightly cooler than scorching July. The city experiences high temperatures averaging around 85.3°F (29.6°C), a minor decrease from July's average high of 86.5°F (30.3°C), signifying the gradual end of absolute summer. Outdoor attractions continue to draw visitors and locals due to the generous amount of sunshine during the day. Summer fatigue gradually seeps away with the disappearance of hot, oppressively long days. As August bids adieu, it leaves behind the reminiscences of the hot summer season.

Temperature

The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a warm 85.3°F (29.6°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. A dramatic downturn marks the August nights, with lows averaging at a moderate 57.4°F (14.1°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 33%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Pocatello, during August, the rain falls for 6.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Pocatello, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.1 days and collects up to 11.26" (286mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through August are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Pocatello, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:05 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

In Pocatello, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?

In Pocatello, 85.3°F (29.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 57.4°F (14.1°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the least humid month?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 33%.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 33%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 6.8 days. Throughout August, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Pocatello, snow does not fall in June through August.

Does it snow in Pocatello in August?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Pocatello?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:05 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Pocatello have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Pocatello, ID

Average temperature in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (57.4°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (17.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Pocatello, ID

Average pressure in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.3"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Pocatello, ID

Average wind speed in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (6.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Pocatello, ID

Average humidity in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average humidity in August: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

Average rainfall in August
Pocatello, ID

Average rainfall in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.39").

Average rainfall days in August
Pocatello, ID

Average rainfall days in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average rainfall days in August: 6.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Pocatello, ID

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Pocatello, ID

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (15.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • 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: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Pocatello, ID

Average sunshine days in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Pocatello, ID

Average UV index in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Pocatello, ID

Average cloud cover in August - Pocatello, ID
  • Average cloud cover in August: 11

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 47).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Pocatello, ID

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

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

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