Alexandria Weather in August

What's the weather like in Alexandria (South Dakota) in August 2024?

The climate in Alexandria during August can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

August is in the summer in Alexandria and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

Alexandria weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.7°C 85.4°F
Nightly temperature 15.6°C 60°F
Average temperature 22.6°C 72.7°F
Daily sunshine 11.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 66 mm 2.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 18.1°C 64.7°F
Humidity 67%
Windspeed 17.3kph 11 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Alexandria with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.1 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Alexandria

Alexandria average temperature in August

August rainfall

Alexandria average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Alexandria average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Alexandria in August 2024.

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Alexandria weather stats

Alexandria weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: January 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: July 12.3hrs
Coldest month: January -3.5°C 25.7°F
Wettest month: June 92mm 3.6ins
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