August weather forecast
Afton, MN

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Afton, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 77.4°F (25.2°C) and an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

Afton's transition from July to August introduces an average high-temperature of a still warm 77.4°F (25.2°C), marking an insignificant variation from the 79.3°F (26.3°C). In Afton, an average temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) is noted during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Afton, in August, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.4" (61mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130.4 rainfall days, and 24.29" (617mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Afton, in August, the average high-temperature is 77.4°F (25.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Afton, during August, the rain falls for 14.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Afton?

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

How many hours of daylight does Afton have in August?

In Afton, Minnesota, the average day length in August is 14h and 1min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in August in Afton?

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

Average temperature in August - Afton, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Afton, MN

Average pressure in August - Afton, MN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.94"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Afton, MN

Average wind speed in August - Afton, MN
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Afton, MN

Average humidity in August - Afton, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Afton, MN

Average rainfall in August - Afton, MN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Afton, MN

Average rainfall days in August - Afton, MN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Afton, MN

Average snowfall in August - Afton, MN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.67").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Afton, MN

Average snowfall days in August - Afton, MN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (16.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Afton, MN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Afton, MN
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Afton, MN

Average sunshine days in August - Afton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Afton, MN

Average UV index in August - Afton, MN
  • 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, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Afton, MN

Average cloud cover in August - Afton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Afton, MN

Average visibility in August - Afton, MN
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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