August weather forecast
Cambridge, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Cambridge, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

Cambridge ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In Cambridge, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Cambridge is 81%.

Rainfall

In Cambridge, during August, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation. In Cambridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 127.7 days and collects up to 17.8" (452mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of August, in Cambridge, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Cambridge, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

In Cambridge, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Cambridge in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 63°F (17.2°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cambridge?

The average relative humidity in August in Cambridge is 81%.

How much does it rain in Cambridge in August?

In August, the rain falls for 13.2 days. Throughout August, 1.42" (36mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Cambridge?

In Cambridge, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Cambridge have in August?

In Cambridge, Illinois, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Cambridge?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cambridge, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:26 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Cambridge?

The average sunshine duration in August in Cambridge is 9.9h.

How high is the UV index in August in Cambridge?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Cambridge, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cambridge, IL

Average temperature in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Cambridge, IL

Average pressure in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cambridge, IL

Average wind speed in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Cambridge, IL

Average humidity in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Cambridge, IL

Average rainfall in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.42"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.71").

Average rainfall days in August
Cambridge, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cambridge, IL

Average snowfall in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cambridge, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cambridge, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cambridge, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Cambridge, IL

Average UV index in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Cambridge, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Cambridge, IL

Average visibility in August - Cambridge, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (5mi).

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