August weather forecast
Charles City, IA

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Weather in August

August characterises the tail end of summer in Charles City, with the weather slightly dialing back from July's heat. While temperatures remain high, a noticeable decrease suggests an impending transition. A further drop to 2.2" (56mm) in rain signifies drier days, ideal for packing out picnic baskets. As daylight hours begin to shrink, the city holds on to the last vestiges of the summer sun. Interestingly, August gives the last hurrah of summer before the onset of the autumn season.

Temperature

Charles City's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.5°F (25.3°C), hardly distinct from July's 79.2°F (26.2°C). An average low-temperature of 59.9°F (15.5°C) is observed during August nights.

Humidity

In Charles City, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Charles City, in August, during 13.2 rainfall days, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.1 rainfall days, and 27.32" (694mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Charles City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Charles City in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Charles City, is 77.5°F (25.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 59.9°F (15.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Charles City, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout August, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Charles City have in August?

In Charles City, the average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:46 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Charles City, IA

Average temperature in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (22.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Charles City, IA

Average pressure in August - Charles City, 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
Charles City, IA

Average wind speed in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Charles City, IA

Average humidity in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Charles City, IA

Average rainfall in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in August
Charles City, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Charles City, IA

Average snowfall in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Charles City, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Charles City, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Charles City, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Charles City, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Charles City, IA

Average UV index in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Charles City, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Charles City, IA

Average visibility in August - Charles City, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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