August weather forecast
Gary, SD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gary, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Temperature

Gary marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). In Gary, the average temperature during the nights of August drops to a mild 59.5°F (15.3°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Gary, in August, it is raining for 11.9 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Gary, during the entire year, the rain falls for 101.9 days and collects up to 14.61" (371mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 0min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. For skin protection, it's recommended to minimize Sun exposure during its peak hours around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 59.5°F (15.3°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Gary, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Gary, in August, during 11.9 rainfall days, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 14h and 0min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Gary, South Dakota, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In Gary, South Dakota, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Gary, SD

Average temperature in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average pressure in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average wind speed in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average humidity in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average rainfall in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average snowfall in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average UV index in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Gary, 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
Gary, SD

Average visibility in August - Gary, 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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