August weather forecast
Scales Mound, IL

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Weather in August

August in Scales Mound brings a slight reprieve from the July heat, with marginally lower temperatures. The city experiences improved visibility and less cloud cover, adding to the luster of summer. The rainfall slightly picks up, providing short spells of respite from the summer warmth. The wind speed decelerates, adding to the sultry feel of summer. August ends with a drop in number of rainfall days, indicating the arrival of a dryer season.

Temperature

In Scales Mound, August's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), closely related to the preceding month. Scales Mound encounters a steady low-temperature average of 60.4°F (15.8°C) throughout the month of August.

Humidity

In Scales Mound, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Scales Mound, during August, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Scales Mound, Illinois, there are 153.1 rainfall days, and 30.75" (781mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Scales Mound, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Scales Mound is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Scales Mound?

In August, in Scales Mound, the average high-temperature is 78.6°F (25.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.4°F (15.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Scales Mound?

In August, the average relative humidity in Scales Mound, Illinois, is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in Scales Mound?

In Scales Mound, in August, it is raining for 14.5 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Scales Mound?

May through September are months without snowfall in Scales Mound, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Scales Mound have in August?

In Scales Mound, Illinois, the average day length in August is 13h and 51min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Scales Mound?

On the first day of August in Scales Mound, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:36 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Scales Mound?

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Scales Mound have in August?

In Scales Mound, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Scales Mound?

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

Average temperature in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°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 (25°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Scales Mound, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average wind speed in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average humidity in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (76%).

Average rainfall in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average rainfall in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.29").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.26").

Average rainfall days in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average snowfall in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.12").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.2 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
Scales Mound, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Scales Mound, 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (7.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average UV index in August - Scales Mound, 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
Scales Mound, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
Scales Mound, IL

Average visibility in August - Scales Mound, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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