August weather forecast
Evanston, IL

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Weather in August

August continues the summer spell in Evanston. There is very little fluctuation in the temperature from the preceding month. Clear skies, warm weather, and vibrant sunsets become synonymous with a typical August day. The recorded temperature hits its second peak with a maximum of 77°F (25°C), making it rather steamy. However, the abundant sunshine and balmy evenings chaperone delightful alfresco dinners and barbecues.

Temperature

August proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 77°F (25°C) and a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C).

Humidity

In Evanston, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 3.54" (90mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Evanston, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 33.31" (846mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Evanston, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the hottest?

August is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 77°F (25°C) and as low as 68°F (20°C).

What are August temperatures in Evanston?

In Evanston, 77°F (25°C) is the average high-temperature and 68°F (20°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Evanston, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 3.54" (90mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Evanston, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Evanston?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Evanston have in August?

In Evanston, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.6h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Evanston, IL

Average temperature in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 77°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 68°F

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (68°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Evanston, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.1"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Evanston, IL

Average wind speed in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (12.7mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8mph).

Average humidity in August
Evanston, IL

Average humidity in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Evanston, IL

Average rainfall in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.54"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.38").

Average rainfall days in August
Evanston, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Evanston, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Evanston, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.6 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
Evanston, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Evanston, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (15.3 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (10.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Evanston, IL

Average UV index in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Evanston, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Evanston, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Evanston, IL

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

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

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