August weather forecast
Plainfield, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Plainfield, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 62.8°F (17.1°C) and an average high of 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

Plainfield marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.1°F (26.7°C), hardly different from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Throughout August, the temperature falls to an average low of 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Plainfield is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 15.8 days. Throughout August, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Plainfield, there are 153.6 rainfall days, and 32.72" (831mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Plainfield, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of August in Plainfield, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Plainfield?

Plainfield in August has an average high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C). In July, 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, is evaluated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Plainfield?

The average relative humidity in August in Plainfield is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, during August, the rain falls for 15.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Plainfield?

In Plainfield, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in Plainfield?

The average day length in August in Plainfield is 13h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Plainfield?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Plainfield?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Plainfield?

The average sunshine duration in August in Plainfield, Illinois, is 9.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in Plainfield?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Plainfield is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Plainfield, IL

Average temperature in August - Plainfield, 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 (29.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Plainfield, IL

Average pressure in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Plainfield, IL

Average wind speed in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Plainfield, IL

Average humidity in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

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

Average rainfall in August
Plainfield, IL

Average rainfall in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Plainfield, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Plainfield, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.33").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Plainfield, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.9 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
Plainfield, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Plainfield, 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Plainfield, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Plainfield, IL

Average UV index in August - Plainfield, 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
Plainfield, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in August
Plainfield, IL

Average visibility in August - Plainfield, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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