August weather forecast
Manhattan, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Manhattan, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in August, at a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), reveals a modest deviation from July's 81.7°F (27.6°C). The month of August records an average low-temperature of 63.3°F (17.4°C).

Humidity

In Manhattan, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout August, 2.6" (66mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 149.8 rainfall days, and 31.26" (794mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Manhattan, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Manhattan, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 80.2°F (26.8°C) and 63.3°F (17.4°C) respectively. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air 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?

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Manhattan, Illinois, in August, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 2.6" (66mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 47min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Manhattan, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Manhattan?

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

How many hours of sunshine does Manhattan have in August?

In Manhattan, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.6h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Manhattan, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Manhattan, IL

Average pressure in August - Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, IL

Average wind speed in August - Manhattan, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Manhattan, IL

Average humidity in August - Manhattan, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

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

Average rainfall in August
Manhattan, IL

Average rainfall in August - Manhattan, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.6"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.21").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Manhattan, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Manhattan, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are June and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Manhattan, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Manhattan, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.3 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
Manhattan, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Manhattan, 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 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Manhattan, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Manhattan, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Manhattan, IL

Average UV index in August - Manhattan, 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
Manhattan, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Manhattan, IL

Average visibility in August - Manhattan, 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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