August weather forecast
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

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The Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South Dakota
The Black Hills on Mount Rushmore Memorial National Park in South Dakota

Weather in August

August reflects a minor decrease in averages temperatures from 79.1°F (26.2°C) in July to 78.1°F (25.6°C). Rainfall is further reduced to 2" (51mm) and daylight yet again decreases to 13.9 hours even though it remains the peak of tourist season. Despite the slight dip in temperature, the pleasant weather prevails offering a friendly outdoor environment. August, in general, continues July's trend of warm temperatures and ample sunshine, rendering it a preferred month for visitors.

Temperature

Mount Rushmore National Memorial in August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), indicating a slight variation from July's 79.2°F (26.2°C). In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, an average temperature of 57.7°F (14.3°C) is noted during August nights.

Rainfall

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in August, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91.5 days and collects up to 21.57" (548mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, snow does not fall in July and August.

Daylight

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 56min.
On the first day of August in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:30 pm MDT.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, is 78.1°F (25.6°C), while the average low-temperature is 57.7°F (14.3°C).

How much does it rain in Mount Rushmore National Memorial in August?

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, during August, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

July and August are months without snowfall in Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Does it snow in Mount Rushmore National Memorial in August?

In Mount Rushmore National Memorial, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Mount Rushmore National Memorial have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 56min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Mount Rushmore National Memorial?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:30 pm MDT.
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight

Average temperature in August
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average temperature in August - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (35.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.1°F).

Average rainfall in August
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average rainfall in August - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average rainfall in August: 2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.4").

Average rainfall days in August
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average snowfall in August - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is April (10.8").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (3.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August
Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD

Average daylight in August - Mount Rushmore National Memorial, SD
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 0min).

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