August weather forecast
Risk, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Risk, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.6°F (17°C) and max 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

As Risk, Illinois, steps into August, the average high-temperature holds at a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. During the month of August, the temperature generally drops to a low average of 62.6°F (17°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout August, 1.5" (38mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Risk, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.5 days and collects up to 17.44" (443mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Risk, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In Risk, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In Risk, Illinois, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Midday is the peak time for the Sun's radiation; stay in the shade and protect yourself. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Aug 19, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Risk, in August, the average high-temperature is 79.7°F (26.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Risk?

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Risk, in August, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 1.5" (38mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Risk, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Risk have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:51 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Risk have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Risk is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Risk, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Risk, IL

Average temperature in August - Risk, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Risk, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Risk, IL

Average wind speed in August - Risk, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.4mph).

Average humidity in August
Risk, IL

Average humidity in August - Risk, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Risk, IL

Average rainfall in August - Risk, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.5"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.56").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.79").

Average rainfall days in August
Risk, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Risk, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Risk, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Risk, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Risk, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Risk, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Risk, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Risk, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Risk, IL

Average UV index in August - Risk, 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
Risk, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Risk, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Risk, IL

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

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

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