August weather forecast
Meriden, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Meriden, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

August reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), slightly varied from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). The average temperature during August nights dips to a refreshing 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Meriden, in August, it is raining for 13.1 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Meriden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 117 days and collects up to 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Meriden, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

In Meriden, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take heed. Individuals of lighter complexion can be burned in less than half an hour. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In August, in Meriden, the average high-temperature is 79.3°F (26.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.8°F (16°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Meriden, during August, the rain falls for 13.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in Meriden.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 52min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 7:58 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Meriden, IA

Average temperature in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°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 (24.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in August
Meriden, IA

Average pressure in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Meriden, IA

Average wind speed in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Meriden, IA

Average humidity in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Meriden, IA

Average rainfall in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Meriden, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Meriden, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.19").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Meriden, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
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: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Meriden, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Meriden, IA

Average UV index in August - Meriden, 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 January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Meriden, IA

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

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
Meriden, IA

Average visibility in August - Meriden, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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