August weather forecast
Elkton, SD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Elkton, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 79.9°F (26.6°C) and min 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

Transitioning into August, Elkton experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. In Elkton, the expected average low-temperature for August is a mild 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

Rainfall

In Elkton, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elkton, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.8 days and collects up to 20.59" (523mm) 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 6:14 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Elkton?

Elkton in August has an average high-temperature of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 73%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elkton?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:50 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Elkton, the average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Elkton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Elkton, SD

Average temperature in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°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 (21.6°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 (7.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Elkton, SD

Average pressure in August - Elkton, 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
Elkton, SD

Average wind speed in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Elkton, SD

Average humidity in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average humidity in August: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.15").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in August
Elkton, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elkton, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.8").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elkton, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Elkton, 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 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elkton, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Elkton, SD

Average UV index in August - Elkton, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Elkton, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Elkton, SD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Elkton, SD

Average visibility in August - Elkton, 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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