Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still warm 82.6°F (28.1°C), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. During August, an average low-temperature of 65.1°F (18.4°C) is observed.Heat index
The average heat index in August is evaluated at a hot 91.4°F (33°C). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.Rainfall
In Litchfield, in August, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 1.77" (45mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Litchfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.2 days and collects up to 16.3" (414mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In Litchfield, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 82.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (83.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (35.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 1.77"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.71").
Average rainfall days in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (14.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Litchfield, IL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (21.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12 days).
Average UV index in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Litchfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Litchfield, 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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