August weather forecast
Petersburg, ND

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Petersburg, North Dakota, with an average temperature varying between 59°F (15°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

Petersburg's August weather, with an average high temperature of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low temperature of 59°F (15°C), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

In Petersburg, during August, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 91.5 rainfall days, and 15.31" (389mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Petersburg, 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 August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 9:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year?

Petersburg records the warmest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and a low of 59°F (15°C).

What is the usual temperature for Petersburg in August?

The high-temperature during August is 79.9°F (26.6°C) and the low-temperature is 59°F (15°C).

What is the least humid month?

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 60%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Petersburg, in August, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.26" (32mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Petersburg have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Petersburg?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 9:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:14 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Petersburg, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Petersburg, ND

Average temperature in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (15.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Petersburg, ND

Average pressure in August - Petersburg, 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
Petersburg, ND

Average wind speed in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Petersburg, ND

Average humidity in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (60%).

Average rainfall in August
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.26"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in August
Petersburg, ND

Average rainfall days in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Petersburg, ND

Average snowfall days in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Petersburg, ND

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Petersburg, ND
  • 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: 10h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Petersburg, ND

Average sunshine days in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Petersburg, ND

Average UV index in August - Petersburg, ND
  • 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 and November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Petersburg, ND

Average cloud cover in August - Petersburg, ND
  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in August
Petersburg, ND

Average visibility in August - Petersburg, 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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