August weather forecast
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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Oxford, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Temperature

Oxford's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), closely parallel to the preceding month. Oxford witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) throughout August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout August, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 134.7 rainfall days, and 27.72" (704mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of August, in Oxford, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In Oxford, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Oxford in August?

In Oxford, 80.2°F (26.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 62.2°F (16.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°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 Oxford?

In August, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout August, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Oxford, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Oxford, the average day length in August is 13h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, in Oxford, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:41 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 10h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Oxford have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Oxford, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°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 (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Oxford, IA

Average pressure in August - Oxford, 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
Oxford, IA

Average wind speed in August - Oxford, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.9mph

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 (6.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Oxford, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Oxford, IA

Average rainfall in August - Oxford, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.14").

Average rainfall days in August
Oxford, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Oxford, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (17 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oxford, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Oxford, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oxford, 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: 10h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oxford, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Oxford, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days

The months with the most sunshine days are October, November and December (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Oxford, IA

Average UV index in August - Oxford, 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
Oxford, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Oxford, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Oxford, IA

Average visibility in August - Oxford, 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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