August weather forecast
Spencer, IA

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Weather in August

August continues to serve a hot plate of summer to Spencer, but promising signs of a cooler season ahead start to appear. The month retains the warmth but starts to moderate, paving the way for the transitional phase. The aura of the city is bright and sunny, matching the glowing summer weather. Despite the remaining summer heat, the city starts making an early preparation for autumn, window-shopping for warm clothes, and changing house décor. Therefore, August is the month when Spencer enjoys the last bit of summer while gearing up to welcome autumn.

Temperature

Spencer experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a still warm 78.3°F (25.7°C) in August, closely aligned with July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). Throughout August, Spencer witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Spencer, during August, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 112.3 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Jun 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Spencer?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Spencer during August are 78.3°F (25.7°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In Spencer, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Spencer, during August, the rain falls for 12.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Spencer?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Spencer have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 7:56 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Spencer have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Spencer, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.3°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 (22.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°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 (10.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Spencer, IA

Average pressure in August - Spencer, IA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.96"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
Spencer, IA

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Spencer, IA

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Spencer, IA

Average rainfall in August - Spencer, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in August
Spencer, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Spencer, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Spencer, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.72").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Spencer, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Spencer, 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 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Spencer, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Spencer, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Spencer, IA

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Spencer, IA

Average cloud cover in August - Spencer, IA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Spencer, IA

Average visibility in August - Spencer, 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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