August weather forecast
Watkins, IA

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Watkins, Iowa, with an average temperature varying between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Temperature

The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), nearly matching the July temperature. Throughout August, the nighttime temperature averages to a refreshing 62.1°F (16.7°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.1 days. Throughout August, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 141.8 rainfall days, and 29.61" (752mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Watkins, Iowa, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Watkins, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In Watkins, 79.7°F (26.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 62.1°F (16.7°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In Watkins, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Watkins have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:42 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Watkins, IA
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Watkins, IA

Average pressure in August - Watkins, 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 (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Watkins, IA

Average wind speed in August - Watkins, IA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Watkins, IA

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, February and July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Watkins, IA

Average rainfall in August - Watkins, IA
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.33").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.14").

Average rainfall days in August
Watkins, IA

Average rainfall days in August - Watkins, IA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Watkins, IA

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Watkins, IA

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Watkins, 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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Watkins, IA

Average sunshine days in August - Watkins, IA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Watkins, IA

Average UV index in August - Watkins, 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
Watkins, IA

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Watkins, IA

Average visibility in August - Watkins, 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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