August weather forecast
Cedar Falls, IA

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Weather in August

August weather in Cedar Falls, Iowa, showcases summer at its peak yet brings a slight decline from the heatwaves of July. The transition from hot to moderately hot makes the month comparatively comfortable. Rainfall reduces, plummeting down to 1.77" (45mm), and the town experiences a dry spell. Reduced rainfall sees water bodies shrink as residents take advantage of these conditions for outdoor water sports. Extended hours of daylight persist, sustaining prolonged outdoor festivities.

Temperature

The onset of August brings with it an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), showing a negligible variation from the month before. Cedar Falls experiences an average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) in the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cedar Falls, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 127.2 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Cedar Falls, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cedar Falls, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

Cedar Falls in August has an average high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Cedar Falls, during August, the rain falls for 11.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.77" (45mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cedar Falls?

In Cedar Falls, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Cedar Falls have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:29 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:45 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cedar Falls have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Cedar Falls, 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
Cedar Falls, IA

Average temperature in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in August
Cedar Falls, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cedar Falls, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average humidity in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average rainfall in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.77"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.06").

Average rainfall days in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average snowfall in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average UV index in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Cedar Falls, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Cedar Falls, IA

Average visibility in August - Cedar Falls, 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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