August weather forecast
West Chicago, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in West Chicago, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.8°F (17.1°C) and max 79.5°F (26.4°C).

Temperature

West Chicago's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 79.5°F (26.4°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 81°F (27.2°C). West Chicago throughout August, records an average low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In West Chicago, in August, it is raining for 10.6 days, with typically 0.67" (17mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 101.9 rainfall days, and 8.58" (218mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In West Chicago, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 12, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.5°F (26.4°C) and a low-temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in July is calculated to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

How much does it rain in August?

In West Chicago, Illinois, in August, during 10.6 rainfall days, 0.67" (17mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in West Chicago?

In West Chicago, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in West Chicago?

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

Average temperature in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°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 (16.2°F).

Average pressure in August
West Chicago, IL

Average pressure in August - West Chicago, 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
West Chicago, IL

Average wind speed in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.1mph).

Average humidity in August
West Chicago, IL

Average humidity in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

Average rainfall in August
West Chicago, IL

Average rainfall in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.67"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.26").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in August
West Chicago, IL

Average rainfall days in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
West Chicago, IL

Average snowfall in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1.14").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
West Chicago, IL

Average snowfall days in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
West Chicago, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - West Chicago, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
West Chicago, IL

Average sunshine days in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (13.3 days).

Average UV index in August
West Chicago, IL

Average UV index in August - West Chicago, 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
West Chicago, IL

Average cloud cover in August - West Chicago, 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
West Chicago, IL

Average visibility in August - West Chicago, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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