August weather forecast
Ely, MN

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Small patches of islands with dense tree cover in the scenic Bear Head State Park in Ely, Minnesota
Small patches of islands with dense tree cover in the scenic Bear Head State Park in Ely, Minnesota

Weather in August

Ely's weather in August witnesses a slight dip in temperatures, preserving the warmth of summer with an average high of 74.1°F (23.4°C). Although daylight begins to shorten, August continues to have long day hours. Ely enjoys the best of summer and the anticipation of autumn during August, maintaining warmth yet beginning to experience cooler evenings. It's a month of variable weather as the days alternate between summer-like heat and pre-autumnal coolness. August offers a calming breeze, enhancing the overall pleasant weather of the city.

Temperature

The commencement of August introduces an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.1°F (23.4°C), closely mirroring the preceding month. During the nights in August, the temperature averages to a cool 54.1°F (12.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Ely, in August, during 14.6 rainfall days, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ely, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120.3 days and collects up to 21.34" (542mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.5h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, in Ely, the average high-temperature is 74.1°F (23.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 54.1°F (12.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout August, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Ely?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:49 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ely have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Ely, MN

Average temperature in August - Ely, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.1°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 (14.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Ely, MN

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ely, MN

Average wind speed in August - Ely, MN
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Ely, MN

Average humidity in August - Ely, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Ely, MN

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Ely, MN

Average rainfall days in August - Ely, MN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ely, MN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (9.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ely, MN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (23.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ely, MN

Average sunshine days in August - Ely, MN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (15.4 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are January and February (8.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Ely, MN

Average UV index in August - Ely, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Ely, MN

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 82).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Ely, MN

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

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

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