August weather forecast
Aurora, SD

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Aurora, South Dakota, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C) is recorded in the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Aurora, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.5 days and collects up to 21.65" (550mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Aurora, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In Aurora, 80.2°F (26.8°C) is the average high-temperature and 59.2°F (15.1°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Aurora, the average day length in August is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.2h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Aurora, SD

Average temperature in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°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 (7°F).

Average pressure in August
Aurora, SD

Average pressure in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.93"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Aurora, SD

Average wind speed in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Aurora, SD

Average humidity in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Aurora, SD

Average rainfall in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

Average rainfall days in August
Aurora, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Aurora, SD

Average snowfall in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Aurora, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Aurora, SD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Aurora, SD
  • 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: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Aurora, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Aurora, SD

Average UV index in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Aurora, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Aurora, SD

Average visibility in August - Aurora, SD
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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