August weather forecast
Thornton, IA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Thornton, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

Thornton's weather in August, with an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.9°F (25.5°C), subtly shifts from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). In the month of August, Thornton's average low-temperature falls to a refreshing 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, in Thornton, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Thornton, there are 136.3 rainfall days, and 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Thornton, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of August, in Thornton, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornton is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Thornton in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Thornton during August are 77.9°F (25.5°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Thornton?

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

How much does it rain in Thornton in August?

In Thornton, Iowa, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Thornton?

June through September are months without snowfall in Thornton, Iowa.

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

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Thornton?

On the first day of August in Thornton, Iowa, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Thornton?

The average sunshine duration in August in Thornton is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Thornton?

In Thornton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Thornton, IA

Average temperature in August - Thornton, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.9°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: 60.3°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 (10.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Thornton, IA

Average pressure in August - Thornton, 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
Thornton, IA

Average wind speed in August - Thornton, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Thornton, IA

Average humidity in August - Thornton, 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 (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Thornton, IA

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.98").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Thornton, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Thornton, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Thornton, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.94").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Thornton, IA

Average snowfall days in August - Thornton, 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
Thornton, IA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Thornton, 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 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Thornton, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Thornton, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

Average UV index in August
Thornton, IA

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Thornton, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Thornton, IA

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

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

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