August weather forecast
Sheffield, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Sheffield, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 60.4°F (15.8°C) and 78.3°F (25.7°C).

Temperature

August's weather displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), slightly varied from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). In the month of August, an average of 60.4°F (15.8°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Sheffield is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sheffield, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sheffield, Iowa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 146.2 days and collects up to 29.69" (754mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Sheffield. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following instructions:
Take measures. Individuals with light skin might experience burns in under 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 60.4°F (15.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Sheffield, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Sheffield, Iowa, in August, it is raining for 15.3 days, with typically 2.64" (67mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall in Sheffield.

How many hours of daylight does Sheffield have in August?

In Sheffield, Iowa, the average day length in August is 13h and 53min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 8:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:48 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Sheffield, IA

Average pressure in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Sheffield, IA

Average wind speed in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Sheffield, IA

Average humidity in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Sheffield, IA

Average rainfall in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.64"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.69").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Sheffield, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sheffield, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sheffield, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sheffield, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Sheffield, IA

Average UV index in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Sheffield, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Sheffield, IA

Average visibility in August - Sheffield, IA
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

Sheffield, Iowa, USA

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