August weather forecast
Forest Park, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Forest Park, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 79.3°F (26.3°C).

Temperature

The onset of August manifests an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. Nighttime temperatures in Forest Park consistently average a comfortable 66.7°F (19.3°C) during August.

Humidity

In Forest Park, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Forest Park, in August, during 16.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 157.8 rainfall days, and 33.7" (856mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Forest Park, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Forest Park is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 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

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.6h of 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
Updated: Jul 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Forest Park, is 79.3°F (26.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August in Forest Park?

In Forest Park, in August, during 16.4 rainfall days, 3.5" (89mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Forest Park, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 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 month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.6h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Forest Park have in August?

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

When is 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Forest Park, IL

Average temperature in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Forest Park, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Forest Park, IL

Average wind speed in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Forest Park, IL

Average humidity in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.49").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.57").

Average rainfall days in August
Forest Park, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.69").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Forest Park, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Forest Park, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Forest Park, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Forest Park, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (16.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Forest Park, IL

Average UV index in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Forest Park, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Forest Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Forest Park, IL

Average visibility in August - Forest Park, 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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