August weather forecast
Hometown, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Hometown, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 65.8°F (18.8°C) and an average high of 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. An average low-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) is anticipated throughout the nights during August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Hometown, Illinois, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Hometown is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Hometown, Illinois, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hometown in August?

In Hometown, 79.9°F (26.6°C) is the average high-temperature and 65.8°F (18.8°C) is the average low-temperature during August. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Hometown?

In Hometown, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August in Hometown?

In Hometown, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Hometown?

In Hometown, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Hometown?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Hometown?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Hometown, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Hometown?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Hometown?

In Hometown, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Hometown?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Hometown?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Hometown, IL

Average temperature in August - Hometown, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Hometown, IL

Average pressure in August - Hometown, 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
Hometown, IL

Average wind speed in August - Hometown, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Hometown, IL

Average humidity in August - Hometown, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

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

Average rainfall in August
Hometown, IL

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in August
Hometown, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Hometown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Hometown, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Hometown, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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
Hometown, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Hometown, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Hometown, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Hometown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Hometown, IL

Average UV index in August - Hometown, 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
Hometown, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Hometown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Hometown, IL

Average visibility in August - Hometown, 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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