Iowa weather in August
Considering a trip to Iowa this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Iowa in August?
Iowa is a region in the United States of America. August in Iowa generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of August is in the summer season.
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C in Mason City to 30°C in Keokuk. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in Keokuk and 15°C in Mason City.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Keokuk with an average of 82 mm to high rainfall in Creston with 158 mm. Meanwhile, Des Moines enjoys close to 299 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iowa in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iowa climate page.
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Average weather in Des Moines
In August Des Moines generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in West Des Moines
In August West Des Moines generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ames
In August Ames generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Urbandale
In August Urbandale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Ankeny
In August Ankeny generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iowa, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Iowa?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Des Moines, August might be a good time to visit Iowa.
On average, the best time to visit Iowa is in September with generally perfect weather in Des Moines. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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