August weather forecast
Orion, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Orion, Illinois, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63°F (17.2°C) and 80.4°F (26.9°C).

Temperature

Orion's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.4°F (26.9°C), hardly distinct from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). Orion's temperature drops to an average low of 63°F (17.2°C) during the nights of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 143.6 rainfall days, and 27.99" (711mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Orion, Illinois, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
Updated: Jun 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Orion?

In Orion, 80.4°F (26.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 63°F (17.2°C) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Orion, in August, it is raining for 13.6 days, with typically 1.73" (44mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Orion 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
Orion, IL

Average temperature in August - Orion, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Orion, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Orion, IL

Average wind speed in August - Orion, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Orion, IL

Average humidity in August - Orion, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Orion, IL

Average rainfall in August - Orion, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.45").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.26").

Average rainfall days in August
Orion, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Orion, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Orion, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Orion, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Orion, 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 July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Orion, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Orion, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Orion, IL

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

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

Average cloud cover in August
Orion, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Orion, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in August
Orion, IL

Average visibility in August - Orion, 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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