August weather forecast
Dakota City, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Dakota City, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79°F (26.1°C) and an average low of 61°F (16.1°C).

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C), nearly identical to July's 80.8°F (27.1°C). During August, Dakota City experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 61°F (16.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Dakota City, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.6 rainfall days, and 25" (635mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Dakota City, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Dakota City is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - It is counselled to guard against solar damage. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Dakota City?

In August, in Dakota City, the average high-temperature is 79°F (26.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 61°F (16.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in Dakota City?

In Dakota City, in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.44" (62mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

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

In Dakota City, 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 6:09 am and sunset at 8:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Dakota City, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Dakota City, IA

Average temperature in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61°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 (11.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Dakota City, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Dakota City, IA

Average wind speed in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Dakota City, IA

Average humidity in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

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

Average rainfall in August
Dakota City, IA

Average rainfall in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in August
Dakota City, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Dakota City, 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 (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Dakota City, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Dakota City, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dakota 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dakota City, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Dakota City, IA

Average UV index in August - Dakota City, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Dakota City, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

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 30).

Average visibility in August
Dakota City, IA

Average visibility in August - Dakota City, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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