August weather forecast
Northfield, MN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Northfield, Minnesota, with temperature in the range of an average low of 59.4°F (15.2°C) and an average high of 77.5°F (25.3°C).

Temperature

Northfield's average high-temperature in August is a still warm 77.5°F (25.3°C), indicating a subtle variation from July. Northfield observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) during the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Northfield is 80%.

Rainfall

In Northfield, Minnesota, in August, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Northfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 126.4 days and collects up to 24.76" (629mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Northfield, Minnesota, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of August, in Northfield, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Northfield is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Northfield?

The high-temperature during August is 77.5°F (25.3°C) and the low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Northfield?

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

How much does it rain in Northfield in August?

In August, in Northfield, Minnesota, the rain falls for 14 days. Throughout August, 2.68" (68mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Northfield?

June through September are months without snowfall in Northfield, Minnesota.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in August?

In August, the average day length in Northfield, Minnesota, is 13h and 59min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Northfield?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:37 pm. On the last day of the month, in Northfield, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:50 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Northfield?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Northfield is 9.7h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Northfield?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Northfield is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Northfield, MN

Average temperature in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Northfield, MN

Average pressure in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

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

Average wind speed in August
Northfield, MN

Average wind speed in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Northfield, MN

Average humidity in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Northfield, MN

Average rainfall in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.68"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.21").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Northfield, MN

Average rainfall days in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Northfield, MN

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.1").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Northfield, MN

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Northfield, 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: 9h and 4min

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 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Northfield, MN

Average sunshine days in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Northfield, MN

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

The month with the highest UV index is 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
Northfield, MN

Average cloud cover in August - Northfield, MN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 68).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Northfield, MN

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

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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