August weather forecast
Glidden, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Glidden, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 79.5°F (26.4°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C), showing a slight difference from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a refreshing 61.5°F (16.4°C) throughout August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Glidden, in August, it is raining for 12 days, with typically 2.32" (59mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.1 rainfall days, and 27.28" (693mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Glidden, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Glidden, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

In Glidden, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
Updated: Jul 29, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Glidden in August?

The high-temperature during August is 79.5°F (26.4°C) and the low-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 12 days. Throughout August, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Glidden?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Glidden?

The average sunshine duration in August in Glidden is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Glidden, IA

Average temperature in August - Glidden, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Glidden, IA

Average pressure in August - Glidden, 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
Glidden, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Glidden, IA

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

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

Average rainfall in August
Glidden, IA

Average rainfall in August - Glidden, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.94").

Average rainfall days in August
Glidden, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Glidden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Glidden, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Glidden, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Glidden, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Glidden, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Glidden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in August
Glidden, IA

Average UV index in August - Glidden, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Glidden, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Glidden, IA

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

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

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