August weather forecast
Oak Forest, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Oak Forest, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 64.2°F (17.9°C) and max 79.9°F (26.6°C).

Temperature

As Oak Forest welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. Throughout August, Oak Forest registers a consistent average low-temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Oak Forest, in August, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Oak Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.8 days and collects up to 11.18" (284mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

UV index

In Oak Forest, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise caution. The susceptibility of light skin individuals to burns is less than 30 minutes. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

During August, Oak Forest experiences an average high-temperature of 79.9°F (26.6°C) and a low-temperature of 64.2°F (17.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity in Oak Forest is 78%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Oak Forest, in August, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 1.06" (27mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Oak Forest?

May through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Oak Forest have in August?

In Oak Forest, the average day length in August is 13h and 48min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Oak Forest have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average temperature in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average pressure in August - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average wind speed in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average humidity in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

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

Average rainfall in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.06"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.54").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0.55").

Average rainfall days in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.3").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oak Forest, 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: 10h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average UV index in August - Oak Forest, 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
Oak Forest, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Oak Forest, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Oak Forest, IL

Average visibility in August - Oak Forest, 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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