August weather forecast
Wausau, WI

An aerial panorama of downtown Wausau City in Wisconsin
An aerial panorama of downtown Wausau City in Wisconsin

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Wausau, Wisconsin, with temperature in the range of an average high of 75.6°F (24.2°C) and an average low of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Temperature

In Wausau, the average high-temperature in August is practically the same as in July - a still warm 75.6°F (24.2°C). In Wausau, the average low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Wausau is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wausau, during August, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In Wausau, Wisconsin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 103 days and collects up to 11.02" (280mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 14h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of August, in Wausau, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Wausau, the average sunshine in August is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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FAQ

What is the temperature in August in Wausau?

In August, in Wausau, the average high-temperature is 75.6°F (24.2°C), and the average low-temperature is 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Wausau?

In Wausau, Wisconsin, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How many days does it rain in August in Wausau?

In August, in Wausau, Wisconsin, the rain falls for 10.8 days. Throughout August, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Wausau?

June through September are months without snowfall in Wausau, Wisconsin.

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

The average day length in August in Wausau, Wisconsin, is 14h and 1min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Wausau?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Wausau, Wisconsin, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:38 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Wausau have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Wausau?

In Wausau, Wisconsin, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Wausau, WI

Average temperature in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (58.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (8.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Wausau, WI

Average pressure in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average pressure in August: 29.95"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Wausau, WI

Average wind speed in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Wausau, WI

Average humidity in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (76%).

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Average rainfall in August
Wausau, WI

Average rainfall in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (1.46").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in August
Wausau, WI

Average rainfall days in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.9 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Wausau, WI

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Wausau, WI

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.2 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
Wausau, WI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average daylight in August: 14h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 33min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 50min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Wausau, WI

Average sunshine days in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Wausau, WI

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Wausau, WI

Average cloud cover in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in August
Wausau, WI

Average visibility in August - Wausau, WI
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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