August weather forecast
Princeton, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Princeton, Iowa, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

Princeton observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between July's 80.4°F (26.9°C) and August's 80.1°F (26.7°C). Princeton's nighttime temperature in August drops to an average of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Humidity

In Princeton, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Princeton, in August, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.6 rainfall days, and 28.86" (733mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Princeton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 10h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 in August translates into these instructions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Princeton?

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Princeton, in August, during 13.5 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Princeton, Iowa, 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 5:56 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Princeton is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Princeton?

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

Average temperature in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Princeton, IA

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Princeton, IA

Average wind speed in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Princeton, IA

Average humidity in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

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

Average rainfall in August
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.89"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (1.34").

Average rainfall days in August
Princeton, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Princeton, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Princeton, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Princeton, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Princeton, 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

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h).

Average sunshine days in August
Princeton, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Princeton, IA

Average UV index in August - Princeton, 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
Princeton, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Princeton, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

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 30).

Average visibility in August
Princeton, IA

Average visibility in August - Princeton, 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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