Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
In August, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 82°F (27.8°C), nearly identical to July's 83.5°F (28.6°C). A pronounced dip becomes evident during the nights in August as New Salem logs a consistent average temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).Heat index
In August, the average heat index is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 55%, August is the least humid month.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout August, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In New Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 94.3 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In New Salem, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 9min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 9:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 8:26 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.9h.UV index
In New Salem, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
New Salem, ND
- Average high temperature in August: 82°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.3°F).
Average pressure in August
New Salem, ND
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
New Salem, ND
- Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.5mph).
Average humidity in August
New Salem, ND
- Average humidity in August: 55%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).
Average rainfall in August
New Salem, ND
- Average rainfall in August: 1.5"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in August
New Salem, ND
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
New Salem, ND
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.31").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
New Salem, ND
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (12.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
New Salem, ND
- Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
New Salem, ND
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.6 days).
Average UV index in August
New Salem, ND
- 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 November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
New Salem, ND
- Average cloud cover in August: 21
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in August
New Salem, ND
- 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, February, March and December (5mi).
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