Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
83°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Ankeny
United States · North America
Ankeny is most comfortable in spring, summer, and autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cold. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
14°F to 84°F
Rain
9 days/mo
Sunshine
8.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
Moderate rain risk across the month.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
11 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with some hot afternoons and occasional humid spells.
43%Aug share of humid air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 80° and nights feel near 66°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
53%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 80°F, easing to about 78°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning72°F
Rain11%
Cloud51%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday79°F
Rain12%
Cloud53%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Rain11%
Cloud51%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Rain9%
Cloud42%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology