August weather forecast
Emmetsburg, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Emmetsburg, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

As August unfolds, the average high-temperature reaches a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Throughout August, an average nighttime temperature of 60.1°F (15.6°C) is experienced.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Emmetsburg is 80%.

Rainfall

In Emmetsburg, during August, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Emmetsburg, there are 138 rainfall days, and 26.77" (680mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Emmetsburg, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August in Emmetsburg, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Emmetsburg is 9.6h.

UV index

In Emmetsburg, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health 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:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Emmetsburg?

In Emmetsburg, in August, the average high-temperature is 78.4°F (25.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.1°F (15.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Emmetsburg?

The average relative humidity in August in Emmetsburg is 80%.

How much does it rain in Emmetsburg in August?

In Emmetsburg, during August, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Emmetsburg?

June through September are months without snowfall in Emmetsburg, Iowa.

How many hours of daylight does Emmetsburg have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Emmetsburg?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:54 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Emmetsburg have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Emmetsburg, Iowa, is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Emmetsburg?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Emmetsburg 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
Emmetsburg, IA

Average temperature in August - Emmetsburg, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.1°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 (10.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Emmetsburg, IA

Average pressure in August - Emmetsburg, 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
Emmetsburg, IA

Average wind speed in August - Emmetsburg, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Emmetsburg, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Emmetsburg, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.25").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Emmetsburg, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Emmetsburg, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Emmetsburg, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.91").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Emmetsburg, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Emmetsburg, 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 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Emmetsburg, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Emmetsburg, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Emmetsburg, IA

Average UV index in August - Emmetsburg, 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 and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Emmetsburg, IA

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

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 31).

Average visibility in August
Emmetsburg, IA

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

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

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