August weather forecast
Stonington, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Stonington, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between max 82°F (27.8°C) and min 64.8°F (18.2°C).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Stonington witnesses an average high-temperature of a still warm 82°F (27.8°C), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. Throughout the month of August, the average temperature dips to a comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Unrelenting activity during exposure could cause fatigue and potentially lead to heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Stonington, in August, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 2.52" (64mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Stonington, there are 147.7 rainfall days, and 29.65" (753mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Stonington, Illinois, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.
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 Stonington?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Stonington, is 82°F (27.8°C), while the average low-temperature is 64.8°F (18.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Stonington?

The average relative humidity in August in Stonington is 81%.

How many days does it rain in August in Stonington?

In Stonington, Illinois, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.52" (64mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Stonington?

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

How many hours of daylight does Stonington have in August?

In August, the average day length in Stonington, Illinois, is 13h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Stonington?

On the first day of August in Stonington, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:28 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Stonington have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

When is the highest UV index in Stonington?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Stonington?

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

Average temperature in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 82°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (34°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Stonington, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Stonington, IL

Average wind speed in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Stonington, IL

Average humidity in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Stonington, IL

Average rainfall in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.52"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (3.58").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and December (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
Stonington, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Stonington, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.8").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Stonington, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Stonington, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Stonington, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).

Average UV index in August
Stonington, IL

Average UV index in August - Stonington, 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
Stonington, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Stonington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 55).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Stonington, IL

Average visibility in August - Stonington, 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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