August weather forecast
Joliet, IL

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A unique shot of cars, trees, and buildings along a street in the town of Joliet, Illinois

Weather in August

August mirrors July in many ways, but with a subtle hint of upcoming autumn. The overall temperature marginally declines from July’s high of 81.3°F (27.4°C) to August’s 80.1°F (26.7°C). Extended sunlight hours and less wind activity continue to mark the weather pattern in August. Despite the lesser rainfall, humidity stays virtually unchanged, preserving the overall summer atmosphere.

Temperature

The dawn of August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), subtly contrasting with July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Throughout August, Joliet encounters an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Humidity

In Joliet, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Joliet, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Joliet, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

Joliet in August has an average high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Joliet, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Joliet have in August?

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

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 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Joliet, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Joliet, IL

Average pressure in August - Joliet, 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
Joliet, IL

Average wind speed in August - Joliet, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Joliet, IL

Average humidity in August - Joliet, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Joliet, IL

Average rainfall in August - Joliet, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Joliet, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Joliet, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Joliet, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Joliet, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Joliet, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Joliet, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Joliet, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Joliet, IL

Average UV index in August - Joliet, 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
Joliet, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Joliet, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Joliet, IL

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

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

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