August weather forecast
Park Ridge, IL

Share

Weather in August

August remains comparably hot as July, marking the tail end of the hot season, with temperatures reaching 79.2°F (26.2°C). While the overall weather patterns closely follow those in July, August shows a reduction in the number of sunshine hours. The days still remain long, an advantage to end-of-summer activities. While August may still bring sudden showers, the weather predominantly supports outdoor events and activities. The combination of heat and humidity represents the final stages of summer in Park Ridge.

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), subtly different from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). August witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a refreshing 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Park Ridge, in August, during 10.5 rainfall days, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Park Ridge, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 7.36" (187mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 66.7°F (19.3°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Park Ridge, during August, the rain falls for 10.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Park Ridge, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / 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, in Park Ridge, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August in Park Ridge?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average temperature in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average pressure in August - Park Ridge, 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
Park Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

Average humidity in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average humidity in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

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

Average rainfall in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

Average rainfall days in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Park Ridge, 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
Park Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average UV index in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average visibility in August - Park Ridge, 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).

Park Ridge, Illinois, USA

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location