Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. The nights of August anticipate an average low-temperature of 60.6°F (15.9°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.Rainfall
In Independence, during August, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation. In Independence, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 30" (762mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Independence, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Independence, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:27 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Independence, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Average temperature in August
Independence, IA
- Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (24.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.6°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 (12.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Independence, IA
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Independence, IA
- Average wind speed in August: 7mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).
Average humidity in August
Independence, 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 (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall in August: 2.2"
The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.37").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").
Average rainfall days in August
Independence, IA
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Independence, IA
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Independence, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Independence, IA
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January, October and November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Independence, IA
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Independence, 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
Independence, IA
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (5mi).
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