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Steadfast Weather in August

Steadfast in August

The short of it: Steadfast in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 23 °C (73 °F), with 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain and about 12 h 42 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 88° · low 73° · rain 9.3 in. · daylight 12 h 42 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: February & January

August in Steadfast brings afternoons near 88° and nights around 73°, with about 9.3 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 9.3 in., the 5th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 42 min in mid-August, 21 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and January.

Against its neighbours, Steadfast runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Valley Community, 2 mi to the W, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Steadfast, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.4 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 42 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Valley CommunityCayo District2 mi W87°72°8.4 in.
PomonaSouthern District3 mi E89°74°9.5 in.
Hope CreekSouthern District7 mi E90°74°9.7 in.
Silk GrassSouthern District10 mi SE90°74°9.5 in.
SarawinaSouthern District10 mi E89°74°9.6 in.
DangrigaSouthern District13 mi E89°75°9.3 in.
HopkinsSouthern District13 mi SE90°75°9.1 in.
St. MargaretCayo District14 mi WNW89°73°8.6 in.

The Almanac · Steadfast Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 9.3 in., the 5th wettest month.

Climate of Steadfast by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January81°65°5.4 in.5 mph11 h 13 min✦✦✦
February83°66°2.6 in.6 mph11 h 34 min✦✦✦✦
March85°68°2.2 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦✦
April88°72°1.8 in.7 mph12 h 30 min✦✦✦
May89°73°5.3 in.6 mph12 h 55 min✦✦
June89°74°10.6 in.6 mph13 h 8 min✦✦
July88°73°9.8 in.6 mph13 h 3 min✦✦
August88°73°9.3 in.5 mph12 h 42 min✦✦
September89°73°9.7 in.4 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October87°72°12.0 in.5 mph11 h 43 min✦✦
November83°67°8.3 in.4 mph11 h 19 min✦✦✦
December82°66°6.9 in.4 mph11 h 7 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Steadfast in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Steadfast in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 23 °C (73 °F), with about 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 88° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 9.3 in., the 5th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Steadfast?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are February and January.

How long are the days in Steadfast in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 42 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 7 min in December to 13 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Steadfast in August?

Hardly — August nights average 23 °C (73 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Steadfast in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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