August weather forecast
Dows, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Dows, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 60.3°F (15.7°C) and 77.9°F (25.5°C).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.9°F (25.5°C), barely different from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). In Dows, August nights cool down to an average of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Dows, Iowa, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

In Dows, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Dows in August?

During August, Dows experiences an average high-temperature of 77.9°F (25.5°C) and a low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Dows?

In Dows, Iowa, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How much does it rain in Dows in August?

In August, in Dows, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Dows?

June through September are months without snowfall in Dows.

How many hours of daylight does Dows have in August?

In Dows, Iowa, the average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Dows?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, in Dows, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Dows?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Dows?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Dows, Iowa, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Dows, IA

Average temperature in August - Dows, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Dows, IA

Average pressure in August - Dows, 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
Dows, IA

Average wind speed in August - Dows, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Dows, IA

Average humidity in August - Dows, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Dows, IA

Average rainfall in August - Dows, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Dows, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Dows, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Dows, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Dows, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Dows, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Dows, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Dows, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in August
Dows, IA

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

Average cloud cover in August
Dows, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Dows, IA

Average visibility in August - Dows, 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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