August weather forecast
Mount Carmel, IL

Share

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Mount Carmel, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 83.1°F (28.4°C) and min 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

Stepping into August, Mount Carmel records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.1°F (28.4°C), almost consistent with July. During August, Mount Carmel experiences an average low-temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C) at night.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Mount Carmel is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, in Mount Carmel, Illinois, the rain falls for 12.8 days. Throughout August, 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Mount Carmel, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 34.65" (880mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Mount Carmel in August?

In August, in Mount Carmel, the average high-temperature is 83.1°F (28.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Mount Carmel?

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

How much does it rain in Mount Carmel in August?

In Mount Carmel, Illinois, during August, the rain falls for 12.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.32" (59mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Mount Carmel?

May through October are months without snowfall in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

What is the average length of the day in August in Mount Carmel?

In Mount Carmel, the average day length in August is 13h and 37min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Mount Carmel?

On the first day of August in Mount Carmel, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:21 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Mount Carmel?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Mount Carmel is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Mount Carmel?

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mount Carmel.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Mount Carmel?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Mount Carmel, Illinois, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average temperature in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°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 (24.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average pressure in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Mount Carmel, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average humidity in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average rainfall in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.32"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.72").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.85").

Average rainfall days in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average snowfall in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average UV index in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, 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
Mount Carmel, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Mount Carmel, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 53).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Mount Carmel, IL

Average visibility in August - Mount Carmel, 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).

Mount Carmel, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location