August weather forecast
Elwood, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Elwood, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 62.6°F (17°C) and 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. The average nighttime temperature lowers to a refreshing 62.6°F (17°C) throughout August.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are February, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

In Elwood, in August, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.8" (71mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 154.5 rainfall days, and 32.68" (830mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

June through August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Elwood.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 62.6°F (17°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What are the most humid months?

February, July and August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are most humid months.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Elwood, during August, the rain falls for 16 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.8" (71mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Elwood have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Elwood?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Elwood, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Elwood, IL

Average temperature in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Elwood, IL

Average pressure in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Elwood, IL

Average wind speed in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Elwood, IL

Average humidity in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February, July and August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Elwood, IL

Average rainfall in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.8"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Elwood, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elwood, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elwood, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.3 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
Elwood, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Elwood, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elwood, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Elwood, IL

Average UV index in August - Elwood, 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 December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Elwood, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Elwood, IL

Average visibility in August - Elwood, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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