August weather forecast
Gifford, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Gifford, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 60.8°F (16°C) and 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

Gifford registers an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C) at the commencement of August, closely related to the preceding month. In August, the recorded average low-temperature in Gifford is a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Gifford, during August, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. In Gifford, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.5 days and collects up to 6.5" (165mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Gifford, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Gifford is 9.8h.

UV index

In Gifford, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Gifford?

The high-temperature, in August, in Gifford, is 78.4°F (25.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 60.8°F (16°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Gifford?

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

How much does it rain in Gifford in August?

In Gifford, in August, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Gifford?

In Gifford, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Gifford?

In Gifford, the average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Gifford?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. On the last day of the month, in Gifford, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:47 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Gifford have in August?

In Gifford, Iowa, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August in Gifford?

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

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°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 (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Gifford, IA

Average pressure in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Gifford, IA

Average wind speed in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

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 (7.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Gifford, IA

Average humidity in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Gifford, IA

Average rainfall in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.51"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in August
Gifford, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Gifford, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Gifford, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Gifford, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

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 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gifford, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Gifford, IA

Average UV index in August - Gifford, 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
Gifford, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Gifford, IA

Average visibility in August - Gifford, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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