August weather forecast
Jamaica, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Jamaica, Iowa, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.4°F (26.9°C) and min 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.4°F (26.9°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. During the nights in August, Jamaica experiences a consistent average temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Jamaica, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.48" (63mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 131.7 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
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 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Jamaica is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Sun damage prevention is strongly urged. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.4°F (26.9°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Jamaica have in August?

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

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 7:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Jamaica have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Jamaica, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Jamaica, IA

Average temperature in August - Jamaica, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14°F).

Average pressure in August
Jamaica, IA

Average pressure in August - Jamaica, 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
Jamaica, IA

Average wind speed in August - Jamaica, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Jamaica, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Jamaica, IA

Average rainfall in August - Jamaica, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.48"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.91").

Average rainfall days in August
Jamaica, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Jamaica, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Jamaica, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Jamaica, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Jamaica, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Jamaica, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Jamaica, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Jamaica, IA

Average UV index in August - Jamaica, 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
Jamaica, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Jamaica, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Jamaica, IA

Average visibility in August - Jamaica, 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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