August weather forecast
Standard, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Standard, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 79.7°F (26.5°C) and 61.9°F (16.6°C).

Temperature

Standard greets August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Standard records a steady low-temperature average of 61.9°F (16.6°C) during August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 2.2" (56mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Standard, during the entire year, the rain falls for 152.7 days and collects up to 30.79" (782mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are June through August, with an average of 9.8h 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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 Standard?

During August, Standard experiences an average high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 61.9°F (16.6°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Standard?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Standard?

In Standard, Illinois, in August, it is raining for 13.9 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Standard?

In Standard, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Standard have in August?

In Standard, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Standard?

On the first day of August in Standard, Illinois, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Standard?

June through August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Standard, Illinois.

How many hours of sunshine does Standard have in August?

In Standard, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

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

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

How high is the UV index in August in Standard?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Standard is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Standard, IL

Average temperature in August - Standard, 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 (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 61.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Standard, IL

Average pressure in August - Standard, 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 (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Standard, IL

Average wind speed in August - Standard, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Standard, IL

Average humidity in August - Standard, 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 (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Standard, IL

Average rainfall in August - Standard, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.69").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.61").

Average rainfall days in August
Standard, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Standard, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 13.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Standard, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Standard, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Standard, 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 and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Standard, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Standard, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Standard, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Standard, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Standard, IL

Average UV index in August - Standard, 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
Standard, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Standard, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

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

Average visibility in August
Standard, IL

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

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

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