Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
The transition from July to August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), barely different from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). During the nights in August, an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) is observed.Humidity
In Thornton, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Thornton, during August, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Thornton, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Thornton is 13h and 48min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, in Thornton, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.UV index
In Thornton, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 5 during August leads to these instructions:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Average temperature in August
Thornton, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Thornton, IL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Thornton, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Thornton, IL
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in August
Thornton, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.56"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").
Average rainfall days in August
Thornton, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Thornton, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Thornton, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thornton, 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 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Thornton, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Thornton, 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
Thornton, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 30
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in August
Thornton, IL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
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