August weather forecast
Shirley, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Shirley, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 63°F (17.2°C).

Temperature

Shirley observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between July's 80.8°F (27.1°C) and August's 79.9°F (26.6°C). An average low-temperature of 63°F (17.2°C) marks the nights throughout August.

Humidity

In Shirley, Illinois, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Shirley, during August, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation. In Shirley, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.6 days and collects up to 22.44" (570mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Shirley is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Shirley, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
Updated: Feb 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Shirley?

In August, in Shirley, the average high-temperature is 79.9°F (26.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 63°F (17.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Shirley?

The average relative humidity in August in Shirley, Illinois, is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Shirley?

In Shirley, in August, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 2.01" (51mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Shirley?

May through September are months without snowfall in Shirley, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Shirley have in August?

The average day length in August in Shirley, Illinois, is 13h and 44min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Shirley?

On the first day of August in Shirley, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:29 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Shirley?

In Shirley, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Shirley?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Shirley?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Shirley, IL

Average temperature in August - Shirley, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°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 (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63°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 (18.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Shirley, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Shirley, IL

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Shirley, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Shirley, IL

Average rainfall in August - Shirley, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.18").

Average rainfall days in August
Shirley, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Shirley, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Shirley, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.44").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Shirley, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Shirley, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Shirley, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Shirley, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Shirley, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Shirley, IL

Average UV index in August - Shirley, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Shirley, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Shirley, IL

Average visibility in August - Shirley, 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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