August weather forecast
Lafayette, IN

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Weather in August

August weather in Lafayette continues the summer trend with warm temperatures although a slow cooling trend begins towards the month's end. The city continues to experience summer heat, with high temperatures reaching around 80.2°F (26.8°C). Though on the cusp of the end of summer, August days are somewhat cooler than July's, bringing relief to the locals. While the humidity remains high, the rainfall sees a slight decrease, indicating the approaching fall. Despite the heat, Lafayette flourishes with summer festivals and outdoor concerts.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in August, at a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), reveals a modest deviation from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). Nighttime temperatures in Lafayette, Indiana, consistently average a comfortable 62.8°F (17.1°C) during August.

Humidity

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lafayette, during August, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation. In Lafayette, during the entire year, the rain falls for 153.1 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Lafayette is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Lafayette, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Lafayette?

August temperatures in Lafayette vary between a high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Lafayette?

In Lafayette, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How much does it rain in Lafayette in August?

In August, in Lafayette, Indiana, the rain falls for 16 days. Throughout August, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Lafayette?

May through October are months without snowfall in Lafayette, Indiana.

How many hours of daylight does Lafayette have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Lafayette?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 9:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 8:20 pm EDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Lafayette?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Lafayette is 9.1h.

When is the highest UV index in Lafayette?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Lafayette?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Lafayette, IN

Average temperature in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°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 (31.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°F).

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Average pressure in August
Lafayette, IN

Average pressure in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Lafayette, IN

Average wind speed in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Lafayette, IN

Average humidity in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Lafayette, IN

Average rainfall in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.97"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are April and May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.1").

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Average rainfall days in August
Lafayette, IN

Average rainfall days in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Lafayette, IN

Average snowfall in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Lafayette, IN

Average snowfall days in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lafayette, IN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Lafayette, IN

Average sunshine days in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Lafayette, IN

Average UV index in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Lafayette, IN

Average cloud cover in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Lafayette, IN

Average visibility in August - Lafayette, IN
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (5mi).

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