August weather forecast
Clear Lake, SD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Clear Lake, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Clear Lake's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), marking little difference from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). Throughout August, the average low-temperature records at a refreshing 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 11.9 days. Throughout August, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Clear Lake, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

In Clear Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jun 13, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, in Clear Lake, the average high-temperature is 80.1°F (26.7°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.5°F (15.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and 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 Clear Lake, in August, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) 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 August, the average day length is 14h and 0min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:52 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:04 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Clear Lake?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Clear Lake, SD

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (20.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average pressure in August - Clear Lake, 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
Clear Lake, SD

Average wind speed in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8mph).

Average humidity in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average humidity in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (67%).

Average rainfall in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

Average rainfall days in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.27").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Clear Lake, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average UV index in August - Clear Lake, 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 November (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Clear Lake, SD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in August
Clear Lake, SD

Average visibility in August - Clear Lake, 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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