August weather forecast
Baxter, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Baxter, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

With the arrival of August, Baxter's average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. August sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Baxter, Iowa, in August, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Baxter, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of August, in Baxter, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Baxter?

The high-temperature, in August, in Baxter, is 80.2°F (26.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 62.1°F (16.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Baxter?

In August, the average relative humidity in Baxter is 81%.

How much does it rain in Baxter in August?

In Baxter, in August, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Baxter?

In Baxter, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Baxter have in August?

In Baxter, Iowa, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Baxter?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 8:30 pm. On the last day of the month, in Baxter, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Baxter?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Baxter, Iowa, is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Baxter?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Baxter, IA

Average temperature in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Baxter, IA

Average pressure in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Baxter, IA

Average wind speed in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Baxter, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Baxter, IA

Average rainfall in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in August
Baxter, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Baxter, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.37").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Baxter, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Baxter, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Baxter, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Baxter, IA

Average UV index in August - Baxter, IA
  • 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Baxter, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Baxter, IA

Average visibility in August - Baxter, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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