August weather forecast
Nelson, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Nelson, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 61.7°F (16.5°C).

Temperature

Nelson experiences a transition to a still moderately hot 79.3°F (26.3°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of August, not greatly differing from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). Nelson records an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 61.7°F (16.5°C) in August.

Humidity

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Nelson, during August, the rain falls for 12.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation. In Nelson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.2 days and collects up to 17.36" (441mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Nelson, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Nelson is 9.7h.

UV index

In Nelson, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Nelson in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Nelson, is 79.3°F (26.3°C), while the average low-temperature is 61.7°F (16.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Nelson?

In Nelson, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How much does it rain in Nelson in August?

In Nelson, Illinois, in August, during 12.5 rainfall days, 1.34" (34mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Nelson?

In Nelson, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Nelson?

In Nelson, Illinois, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Nelson?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, in Nelson, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:32 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Nelson?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Nelson is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in Nelson?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Nelson, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Nelson, IL

Average temperature in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Nelson, IL

Average pressure in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Nelson, IL

Average wind speed in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Nelson, IL

Average humidity in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Nelson, IL

Average rainfall in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.34"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.83").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.75").

Average rainfall days in August
Nelson, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Nelson, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Nelson, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.2 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
Nelson, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Nelson, 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 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Nelson, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are November and December (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Nelson, IL

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

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Nelson, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Nelson, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in August
Nelson, IL

Average visibility in August - Nelson, 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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