August weather forecast
Essex, IL

Share

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Essex, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.2°F (16.8°C) and max 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

Essex observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between July's 81.1°F (27.3°C) and August's 79.7°F (26.5°C). August brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C).

Humidity

In Essex, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout August, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Essex, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In Essex, 79.7°F (26.5°C) is the average high-temperature and 62.2°F (16.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Essex, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 2.13" (54mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Essex, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Essex, IL

Average temperature in August - Essex, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°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 (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°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 (18°F).

Average pressure in August
Essex, IL

Average pressure in August - Essex, 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
Essex, IL

Average wind speed in August - Essex, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Essex, IL

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

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

Average rainfall in August
Essex, IL

Average rainfall in August - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Essex, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Essex, 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 month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Essex, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Essex, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Essex, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Essex, IL

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

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

Essex, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location