August weather forecast
Sunbury, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Sunbury, Iowa, with temperature in the range of an average low of 62.6°F (17°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Sunbury's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C) from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). In the month of August, the average low-temperature in Sunbury usually rests at a comfortable 62.6°F (17°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Sunbury, in August, during 12.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sunbury, during the entire year, the rain falls for 136.9 days and collects up to 27.95" (710mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In Sunbury, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sunbury in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Sunbury, is 80.2°F (26.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 62.6°F (17°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sunbury?

The average relative humidity in August in Sunbury, Iowa, is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sunbury?

In Sunbury, in August, during 12.6 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sunbury?

In Sunbury, Iowa, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Sunbury?

The average day length in August in Sunbury, Iowa, is 13h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Sunbury?

On the first day of August in Sunbury, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sunbury have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

How high is the UV index in August in Sunbury?

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

Average temperature in August - Sunbury, 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 (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.6°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 (15.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Sunbury, IA

Average pressure in August - Sunbury, 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
Sunbury, IA

Average wind speed in August - Sunbury, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Sunbury, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Sunbury, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.1").

Average rainfall days in August
Sunbury, IA

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sunbury, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sunbury, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Sunbury, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sunbury, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sunbury, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Sunbury, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (18.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are May and June (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Sunbury, IA

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

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

Average cloud cover in August
Sunbury, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Sunbury, IA

Average visibility in August - Sunbury, 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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