August weather forecast
Olympia Fields, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Olympia Fields, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 64.6°F (18.1°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Nightly temperatures in Olympia Fields drop to an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Olympia Fields, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Olympia Fields, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Olympia Fields, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 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 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
Updated: Aug 23, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Olympia Fields, is 80.1°F (26.7°C) and the average low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C). 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, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout August, 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Olympia Fields, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 47min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:07 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?

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Olympia Fields.

How many hours of sunshine does Olympia Fields have in August?

In Olympia Fields, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Olympia Fields, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average temperature in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.6°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average pressure in August - Olympia Fields, 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
Olympia Fields, IL

Average wind speed in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average humidity in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

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

Average rainfall in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average rainfall in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

Average rainfall days in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average snowfall in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Olympia Fields, 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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average UV index in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Olympia Fields, IL

Average visibility in August - Olympia Fields, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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