August weather forecast
Fort Yates, ND

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Weather in August

August in Fort Yates is as warm as July but tends towards a more bearable heat with the temperature dropping to 84.2°F (29°C). The city continues to dazzle under the bright sunshine with lesser cloud coverage. However, the rain showers decrease in frequency, creating a blend of sun and spritz. As the month progresses, the daylight hours begin to shrink, hinting at the forthcoming shift towards fall. The wind conditions remain steady, maintaining the overall balanced atmosphere.

Temperature

The arrival of August in Fort Yates, North Dakota, sees an average high-temperature of a warm 84.2°F (29°C), hardly diverging from July's 86.4°F (30.2°C). Fort Yates experiences a mean temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C) during August nights.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a hot 86°F (30°C). Prolonged exposure and physical activity might induce exhaustion, potentially causing heat cramps.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 52%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Fort Yates, in August, during 10.4 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Fort Yates, there are 89.4 rainfall days, and 15.39" (391mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Fort Yates, North Dakota, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Fort Yates is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of August, in Fort Yates, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.9h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Fort Yates in August?

In Fort Yates, 84.2°F (29°C) is the average high-temperature and 63.3°F (17.4°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the least humid month in Fort Yates?

With an average relative humidity of 52%, August is the least humid month in Fort Yates, North Dakota.

What is the average humidity in August in Fort Yates?

The average relative humidity in August in Fort Yates is 52%.

How much does it rain in Fort Yates in August?

In Fort Yates, North Dakota, in August, it is raining for 10.4 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Fort Yates?

June through September are months without snowfall in Fort Yates.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Yates have in August?

The average day length in August in Fort Yates, North Dakota, is 14h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Fort Yates?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 7:22 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Fort Yates?

The average sunshine duration in August in Fort Yates is 10.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Fort Yates?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Fort Yates?

In Fort Yates, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average temperature in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average high temperature in August: 84.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average pressure in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average wind speed in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average wind speed in August: 9.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (9.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average humidity in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average humidity in August: 52%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (52%).

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Average rainfall in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average rainfall in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.32").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").

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Average rainfall days in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average rainfall days in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average snowfall in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average snowfall days in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average sunshine days in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average UV index in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • 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 and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average cloud cover in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • Average cloud cover in August: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 21).

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Average visibility in August
Fort Yates, ND

Average visibility in August - Fort Yates, ND
  • 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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