August weather forecast
Ward, SD

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Weather in August

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

Temperature

August begins with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. In Ward, the August nights cool down to an average low of 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Ward, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Ward, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.8 days and collects up to 20.59" (523mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 58min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Ward, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

In Ward, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, in Ward, the average high-temperature is 79.9°F (26.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 59.2°F (15.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Ward, in August, it is raining for 12.8 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Ward have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:49 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:48 am and sunset at 8:03 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Ward have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ward, SD

Average temperature in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average pressure in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average wind speed in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average humidity in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average rainfall in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average rainfall days in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average snowfall in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average snowfall days in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ward, SD
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 24min).
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
Ward, SD

Average sunshine days in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average UV index in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average cloud cover in August - Ward, 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
Ward, SD

Average visibility in August - Ward, 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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