August weather forecast
Kankakee, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Kankakee, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 62.6°F (17°C).

Temperature

Kankakee measures an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) in August, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In the month of August, the nighttime temperature in Kankakee dips to a steady average of 62.6°F (17°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Kankakee, in August, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 80.5 rainfall days, and 6.22" (158mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Kankakee, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Kankakee, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kankakee is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 5 in August transforms into this advice:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. It's crucial to reduce time in the direct Sun around mid-day due to the intense solar radiation. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Kankakee, is 80.1°F (26.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Kankakee, during August, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Kankakee, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Kankakee, Illinois, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Kankakee?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Kankakee have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Kankakee, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°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 (18.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Kankakee, IL

Average pressure in August - Kankakee, 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
Kankakee, IL

Average wind speed in August - Kankakee, 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
Kankakee, IL

Average humidity in August - Kankakee, 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
Kankakee, IL

Average rainfall in August - Kankakee, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.28").

Average rainfall days in August
Kankakee, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Kankakee, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Kankakee, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.75").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Kankakee, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Kankakee, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kankakee, 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 month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kankakee, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Kankakee, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (15.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Kankakee, IL

Average UV index in August - Kankakee, 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
Kankakee, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Kankakee, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

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 33).

Average visibility in August
Kankakee, IL

Average visibility in August - Kankakee, 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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