August weather forecast
Lake City, SD

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Lake City, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.4°F (26.9°C) and an average low of 59.7°F (15.4°C).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), showing a slight difference from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). During August, the temperature in Lake City is averaged to a low of 59.7°F (15.4°C) at night.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 67%.

Rainfall

In Lake City, South Dakota, during August, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lake City, South Dakota, there are 107.9 rainfall days, and 20.63" (524mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Lake City, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 14h and 4min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Lake City, South Dakota, is 10.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Lake City?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Lake City, is 80.4°F (26.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 59.7°F (15.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in July is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Lake City?

The average relative humidity in August in Lake City, South Dakota, is 67%.

How much does it rain in Lake City in August?

In Lake City, during August, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Lake City?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Lake City?

In Lake City, the average day length in August is 14h and 4min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Lake City?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:13 am and sunset at 8:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 8:08 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Lake City have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

How high is the UV index in August in Lake City?

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

Average temperature in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°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 (19°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Lake City, SD

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Lake City, SD

Average wind speed in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and October (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Lake City, SD

Average humidity in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average humidity in August: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (65%).

Average rainfall in August
Lake City, SD

Average rainfall in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.27").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Lake City, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Lake City, SD

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Lake City, SD

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (11.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Lake City, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Lake City, SD

Average UV index in August - Lake City, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Lake City, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Lake City, SD
  • Average cloud cover in August: 25

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in August
Lake City, SD

Average visibility in August - Lake City, 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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