August weather forecast
Kirkland, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kirkland, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.3°F (25.7°C) and an average low of 60.8°F (16°C).

Temperature

Kirkland starts August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.3°F (25.7°C), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from July. In August, Kirkland experiences an average nighttime temperature of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Kirkland, in August, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 1.02" (26mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Kirkland, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 11.69" (297mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kirkland, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August translates into these guidelines:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature, in August, in Kirkland, is 78.3°F (25.7°C), while the low-temperature averages to 60.8°F (16°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Kirkland, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

How many days does it rain in August in Kirkland?

In August, the rain falls for 11.2 days. Throughout August, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Kirkland, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Kirkland, IL

Average pressure in August - Kirkland, 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
Kirkland, IL

Average wind speed in August - Kirkland, 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
Kirkland, IL

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

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Kirkland, IL

Average rainfall in August - Kirkland, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.81").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.47").

Average rainfall days in August
Kirkland, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Kirkland, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and June (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Kirkland, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.85").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Kirkland, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Kirkland, 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: 9h and 3min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kirkland, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Kirkland, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Kirkland, IL

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

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Kirkland, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Kirkland, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Kirkland, IL

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

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

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