August weather forecast
Northfield, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Northfield, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 66.9°F (19.4°C) and max 78.1°F (25.6°C).

Temperature

The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.1°F (25.6°C), exhibiting minor difference from the previous month. In August, Northfield records an average nighttime temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Northfield, in August, it is raining for 17.7 days, with typically 3.7" (94mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 35.28" (896mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Aug 28, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

Northfield in August has an average high-temperature of 78.1°F (25.6°C) and an average low-temperature of 66.9°F (19.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Northfield, in August, during 17.7 rainfall days, 3.7" (94mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Northfield have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Northfield have in August?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Northfield, Illinois, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Northfield, IL

Average temperature in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Northfield, IL

Average pressure in August - Northfield, 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
Northfield, IL

Average wind speed in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Northfield, IL

Average humidity in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.7"

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are May and June (4.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
Northfield, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Northfield, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.84").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Northfield, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Northfield, 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: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Northfield, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Northfield, IL

Average UV index in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Northfield, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Northfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Northfield, IL

Average visibility in August - Northfield, 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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