Urbandale weather in August (Iowa, United States of America)

Is August a good time to explore Urbandale weather-wise? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Urbandale includes high temperatures and high rainfall. August is known for being in the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Urbandale in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 299 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm September typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Urbandale climate page with graphs.

 

Urbandale, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 299 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 70% *  

Data from: Des Moines, the United States of America (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Urbandale.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.