August weather forecast
Oak Lawn, IL

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Weather in August

In August, Oak Lawn continues to simmer in summer heat, albeit a slight decrease in temperature. Slightly higher humidity raises the heat index, making days feel hotter than actual. Despite the decrease in sunshine hours, days remain long and filled with light. The weather, although hot, is quite comfortable for enjoying outdoor activities. August is essentially a continuation of the summer saga in Oak Lawn.

Temperature

The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), almost identical to the preceding month. Oak Lawn observes an average low-temperature of 65.8°F (18.8°C) during August nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Oak Lawn, during August, the rain falls for 16.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation. In Oak Lawn, during the entire year, the rain falls for 147.7 days and collects up to 23.62" (600mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Oak Lawn, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Oak Lawn, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 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.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In Oak Lawn, in August, the average high-temperature is 79.9°F (26.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.8°F (18.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Oak Lawn, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Oak Lawn, snow does not fall in May through September.

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

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

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 8:08 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 in Oak Lawn?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 10.5h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In Oak Lawn, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Oak Lawn, IL

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Oak Lawn, IL

Average pressure in August - Oak Lawn, 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 Lawn, IL

Average wind speed in August - Oak Lawn, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Oak Lawn, IL

Average humidity in August - Oak Lawn, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Oak Lawn, IL

Average rainfall in August - Oak Lawn, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.07").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.02").

Average rainfall days in August
Oak Lawn, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Oak Lawn, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Oak Lawn, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.07").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Oak Lawn, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 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 Lawn, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Oak Lawn, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Oak Lawn, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Oak Lawn, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Oak Lawn, IL

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

Average cloud cover in August - Oak Lawn, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Oak Lawn, IL

Average visibility in August - Oak Lawn, 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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