August weather forecast
Grant Park, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Grant Park, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and an average low of 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

August begins with an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, Grant Park witnesses an average low-temperature of 62.6°F (17°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.7 days. Throughout August, 1.61" (41mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 132 rainfall days, and 15.16" (385mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Grant Park, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

June through August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Grant Park in August?

In August, in Grant Park, the average high-temperature is 79.7°F (26.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How much does it rain in Grant Park in August?

In Grant Park, in August, it is raining for 13.7 days, with typically 1.61" (41mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Grant Park?

In Grant Park, snow does not fall in May through October.

How many hours of daylight does Grant Park have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Grant Park?

In Grant Park, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Grant Park, IL

Average temperature in August - Grant Park, 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 (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Grant Park, IL

Average pressure in August - Grant Park, 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
Grant Park, IL

Average wind speed in August - Grant Park, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Grant Park, IL

Average humidity in August - Grant Park, 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
Grant Park, IL

Average rainfall in August - Grant Park, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.61"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.2").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.67").

Average rainfall days in August
Grant Park, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Grant Park, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Grant Park, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Grant Park, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Grant Park, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Grant Park, 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, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Grant Park, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Grant Park, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Grant Park, IL

Average UV index in August - Grant Park, 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
Grant Park, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Grant Park, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Grant Park, IL

Average visibility in August - Grant Park, 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).

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