August weather forecast
Cottonwood, MN

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Cottonwood, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 59.5°F (15.3°C) and max 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

As August takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) marks the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cottonwood, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.36" (60mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.2 rainfall days, and 23.35" (593mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Cottonwood, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In Cottonwood, Minnesota, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

August temperatures in Cottonwood vary between a high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Cottonwood, in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.36" (60mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Cottonwood have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 59min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 8:47 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 8:00 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cottonwood have in August?

In Cottonwood, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cottonwood, MN

Average temperature in August - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Cottonwood, MN

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

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cottonwood, MN

Average wind speed in August - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.9mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, April and November (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Cottonwood, MN

Average humidity in August - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in August
Cottonwood, MN

Average rainfall in August - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.36"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

Average rainfall days in August
Cottonwood, MN

Average rainfall days in August - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cottonwood, MN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cottonwood, MN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cottonwood, 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cottonwood, MN

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

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8 days).

Average UV index in August
Cottonwood, MN

Average UV index in August - Cottonwood, 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
Cottonwood, MN

Average cloud cover in August - Cottonwood, MN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Cottonwood, MN

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

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

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