Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August commences in Pickstown with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.1°F (29.5°C), showing little deviation from July's 86.5°F (30.3°C). In Pickstown, the nighttime temperature registers a significant drop from daytime peaks to an average of 62.8°F (17.1°C) in August.Heat index
During August, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Humidity
In Pickstown, the average relative humidity in August is 65%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout August, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pickstown, South Dakota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 104.1 days and collects up to 14.29" (363mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Pickstown, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 53min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:58 am and sunset at 8:10 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.5h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Average temperature in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average high temperature in August: 85.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average wind speed in August: 8.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average humidity in August: 65%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (62%).
Average rainfall in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average rainfall in August: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.31").
Average rainfall days in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and March (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 3min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average cloud cover in August: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in August
Pickstown, SD
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
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