August weather forecast
Harvard, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Harvard, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Temperature

In August, Harvard experiences a minor shift in meteorological conditions with average high-temperatures marked at a still warm 77.5°F (25.3°C), closely mirroring the climate in July. August sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 60.1°F (15.6°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Harvard, Illinois, during August, the rain falls for 16.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Harvard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.8 days and collects up to 26.46" (672mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Harvard are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 77.5°F (25.3°C) and 60.1°F (15.6°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Harvard, in August, during 16.6 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Harvard, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Harvard have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 51min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Harvard, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 77.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Harvard, IL

Average pressure in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"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
Harvard, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Harvard, IL

Average humidity in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Harvard, IL

Average rainfall in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.58").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.3").

Average rainfall days in August
Harvard, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Harvard, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Harvard, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (14.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Harvard, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Harvard, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Harvard, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Harvard, IL

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Harvard, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Harvard, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 64).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Harvard, IL

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

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

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