August weather forecast
Salem, WI

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Salem, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 77.5°F (25.3°C) and min 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Temperature

Salem signifies an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 77.5°F (25.3°C) in August, closely mirroring the 79°F (26.1°C) of July. In Salem, the average low-temperature during the month of August is a comfortable 61.5°F (16.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Salem, in August, during 16.3 rainfall days, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Salem, during the entire year, the rain falls for 139.6 days and collects up to 26.18" (665mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Salem is 13h and 52min.
On the first day of August in Salem, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Salem are July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Salem in August?

In August, in Salem, the average high-temperature is 77.5°F (25.3°C), and the average low-temperature is 61.5°F (16.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Salem?

In Salem, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How much does it rain in Salem in August?

In August, the rain falls for 16.3 days. Throughout August, 2.99" (76mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Salem?

June through September are months without snowfall in Salem.

What is the average length of the day in August in Salem?

In Salem, the average day length in August is 13h and 52min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Salem?

On the first day of August in Salem, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Salem?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Salem?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Salem, Wisconsin, is 9.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Salem?

The months with the highest UV index in Salem are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Salem?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Salem, Wisconsin, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Salem, WI

Average temperature in August - Salem, WI
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Salem, WI

Average pressure in August - Salem, WI
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Salem, WI

Average wind speed in August - Salem, WI
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.4mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Salem, WI

Average humidity in August - Salem, WI
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Salem, WI

Average rainfall in August - Salem, WI
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.99"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.54").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.06").

Average rainfall days in August
Salem, WI

Average rainfall days in August - Salem, WI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Salem, WI

Average snowfall in August - Salem, WI
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Salem, WI

Average snowfall days in August - Salem, WI
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Salem, WI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Salem, WI
  • 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: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Salem, WI

Average sunshine days in August - Salem, WI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Salem, WI

Average UV index in August - Salem, WI
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Salem, WI

Average cloud cover in August - Salem, WI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Salem, WI

Average visibility in August - Salem, WI
  • 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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