August weather forecast
Gravel Pit, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gravel Pit, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low of 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August registers at a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 61.5°F (16.4°C) is observed during August nights.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Snowfall

In Gravel Pit, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Gravel Pit, 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 7:52 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Gravel Pit, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Jul 16, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 61.5°F (16.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout August, 2.44" (62mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Gravel Pit, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Gravel Pit have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, 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 7:52 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in August in Gravel Pit?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Gravel Pit, IA

Average temperature in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average pressure in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average wind speed in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average humidity in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average rainfall in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average snowfall in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average UV index in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Gravel Pit, 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
Gravel Pit, IA

Average visibility in August - Gravel Pit, 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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