August weather forecast
Cotton, MN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Cotton, Minnesota, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Temperature

Cotton in August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 74.8°F (23.8°C), indicating a slight variation from July's 76.5°F (24.7°C). Throughout August, Cotton encounters an average temperature drop to a fresh 54.3°F (12.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout August, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cotton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.8 days and collects up to 22.24" (565mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In Cotton, in August, the average high-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.3°F (12.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cotton?

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Cotton, in August, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Cotton, Minnesota, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Cotton have in August?

In Cotton, the average day length in August is 14h and 11min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:51 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cotton have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Cotton?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Cotton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value 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
Cotton, MN

Average temperature in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0°F).

Average pressure in August
Cotton, MN

Average pressure in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cotton, MN

Average wind speed in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Cotton, MN

Average humidity in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (93%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Cotton, MN

Average rainfall in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.91").

Average rainfall days in August
Cotton, MN

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cotton, MN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (8.7").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cotton, MN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (21 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cotton, MN

Average sunshine days in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Cotton, MN

Average UV index in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Cotton, MN

Average cloud cover in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 38

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Cotton, MN

Average visibility in August - Cotton, MN
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March and December (4mi).

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