August weather forecast
Castlewood, SD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Castlewood, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 59°F (15°C).

Temperature

Castlewood ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. August brings Castlewood a consistent average low-temperature of 59°F (15°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Castlewood, South Dakota, in August, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Castlewood, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.3 days and collects up to 18.78" (477mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Castlewood is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 5 in August leads to these guidelines:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature of 59°F (15°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 84.2°F (29°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Castlewood, the average relative humidity in August is 69%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Castlewood, in August, during 12.4 rainfall days, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

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

In Castlewood, the average day length in August is 14h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:06 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Castlewood, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

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 medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Castlewood, SD

Average temperature in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Castlewood, SD

Average pressure in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Castlewood, SD

Average wind speed in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Castlewood, SD

Average humidity in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average humidity in August: 69%

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

Average rainfall in August
Castlewood, SD

Average rainfall in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.81"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.19").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.59").

Average rainfall days in August
Castlewood, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Castlewood, SD

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

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (3.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Castlewood, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Castlewood, 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 and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Castlewood, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Castlewood, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Castlewood, SD

Average UV index in August - Castlewood, SD
  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Castlewood, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Castlewood, SD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Castlewood, SD

Average visibility in August - Castlewood, 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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