August weather forecast
Dana, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Dana, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.1°F (26.7°C), nearly identical to the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) is recorded in the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Dana, Iowa, in August, during 13 rainfall days, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 26.5" (673mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
Updated: Aug 26, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Dana, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Dana, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Dana have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

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 hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Dana, IA

Average temperature in August - Dana, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Dana, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Dana, IA

Average wind speed in August - Dana, 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
Dana, IA

Average humidity in August - Dana, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Dana, IA

Average rainfall in August - Dana, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.44"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.87").

Average rainfall days in August
Dana, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Dana, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Dana, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Dana, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dana, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dana, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Dana, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Dana, IA

Average UV index in August - Dana, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Dana, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Dana, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Dana, IA

Average visibility in August - Dana, 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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