August weather forecast
Mount Vernon, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Mount Vernon, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

Mount Vernon's average high-temperature in August is a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), marking an insignificant difference from the 80.2°F (26.8°C) of July. Mount Vernon, in August, observes a steady average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mount Vernon, during August, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.9 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mount Vernon, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

Mount Vernon in August has an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and an average low-temperature of 61.7°F (16.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout August, 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Mount Vernon, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Mount Vernon, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:40 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Mount Vernon have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average temperature in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.7°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 (14.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average pressure in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Mount Vernon, IA

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average humidity in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average rainfall in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.34").

Average rainfall days in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average snowfall in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.79").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mount Vernon, 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 months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average UV index in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Mount Vernon, IA

Average visibility in August - Mount Vernon, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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