August weather forecast
Columbia Heights, MN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between min 61.3°F (16.3°C) and max 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

August observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), marking an insignificant difference from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). During the month of August, Columbia Heights's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 61.3°F (16.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Columbia Heights, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 120.1 rainfall days, and 22.09" (561mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Columbia Heights.

Daylight

In Columbia Heights, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Columbia Heights, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Columbia Heights, is 78.6°F (25.9°C) and the average low-temperature is 61.3°F (16.3°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Columbia Heights, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Columbia Heights?

In Columbia Heights, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Columbia Heights have in August?

The average day length in August is 14h and 1min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Columbia Heights?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Columbia Heights have in August?

In Columbia Heights, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average temperature in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°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 (20.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Columbia Heights, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average wind speed in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average humidity in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average rainfall in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.82").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average rainfall days in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average snowfall in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average snowfall days in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Columbia Heights, MN

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

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 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average sunshine days in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Columbia Heights, MN

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

Average cloud cover in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average cloud cover in August - Columbia Heights, MN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Columbia Heights, MN

Average visibility in August - Columbia Heights, 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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