August weather forecast
Elk River, MN

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Elk River, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.5°F (15.3°C) and an average high of 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

August's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Elk River reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 59.5°F (15.3°C) in August.

Humidity

In Elk River, Minnesota, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.28" (58mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Elk River, there are 118.9 rainfall days, and 20.75" (527mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Elk River, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Elk River, Minnesota, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 2min.
On the first day of August in Elk River, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Elk River is 9.6h.

UV index

In Elk River, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - A duty to shield skin and eyes from injury exists. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Elk River?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Elk River, is 78.1°F (25.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Elk River?

In August, the average relative humidity in Elk River is 77%.

How much does it rain in Elk River in August?

In Elk River, Minnesota, in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.28" (58mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Elk River?

June through September are months without snowfall in Elk River.

How many hours of daylight does Elk River have in August?

In August, the average day length in Elk River, Minnesota, is 14h and 2min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Elk River?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:41 pm. On the last day of the month, in Elk River, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:53 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Elk River?

In Elk River, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

How high is the UV index in August in Elk River?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Elk River, Minnesota, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Elk River, MN

Average temperature in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.2°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 (6.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Elk River, MN

Average pressure in August - Elk River, 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
Elk River, MN

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Elk River, MN

Average humidity in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

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

Average rainfall in August
Elk River, MN

Average rainfall in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.62").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in August
Elk River, MN

Average rainfall days in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elk River, MN

Average snowfall in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.61").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elk River, MN

Average snowfall days in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elk River, MN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Elk River, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elk River, MN

Average sunshine days in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and October (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Elk River, MN

Average UV index in August - Elk River, 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
Elk River, MN

Average cloud cover in August - Elk River, MN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Elk River, MN

Average visibility in August - Elk River, 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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