August weather forecast
Cherokee, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Cherokee, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.8°F (16°C) and an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. During August, Cherokee records an average temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) at night.

Humidity

In Cherokee, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Cherokee, in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 117 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In Cherokee, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Cherokee?

In August, in Cherokee, the average high-temperature is 79.3°F (26.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Cherokee, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Cherokee have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:57 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Cherokee?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cherokee, IA

Average temperature in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in August
Cherokee, IA

Average pressure in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cherokee, IA

Average wind speed in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Cherokee, IA

Average humidity in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Cherokee, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cherokee, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cherokee, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cherokee, 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: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cherokee, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Cherokee, IA

Average UV index in August - Cherokee, 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
Cherokee, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Cherokee, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Cherokee, IA

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

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

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