August weather forecast
Barnum, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Barnum, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 61.2°F (16.2°C) and an average high of 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 81°F (27.2°C). Barnum records a consistent low-temperature of 61.2°F (16.2°C) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Barnum, in August, during 10.1 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 84.6 rainfall days, and 7.91" (201mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Barnum, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

In Barnum, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In August, in Barnum, the average high-temperature is 79.2°F (26.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.2°F (16.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Barnum, in August, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Barnum, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Barnum have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Barnum?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Barnum have in August?

In Barnum, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

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 health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Barnum, IA

Average temperature in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Barnum, IA

Average pressure in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Barnum, IA

Average wind speed in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Barnum, IA

Average humidity in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Barnum, IA

Average rainfall in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.24").

Average rainfall days in August
Barnum, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Barnum, IA

Average snowfall in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.38").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Barnum, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Barnum, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Barnum, IA
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Barnum, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Barnum, IA

Average UV index in August - Barnum, IA
  • 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Barnum, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Barnum, IA

Average visibility in August - Barnum, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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