August weather forecast
Westchester, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Westchester, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 65.7°F (18.7°C).

Temperature

The beginning of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), marking a negligible difference from July's 81.9°F (27.7°C). Westchester experiences a mean temperature of 65.7°F (18.7°C) during August nights.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Westchester, in August, it is raining for 16.6 days, with typically 2.83" (72mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 25.08" (637mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Westchester, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

In August, in Westchester, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 65.7°F (18.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How much does it rain in Westchester in August?

In August, the rain falls for 16.6 days. Throughout August, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Westchester, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

July and August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Westchester have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.1h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August 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
Westchester, IL

Average temperature in August - Westchester, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

Average pressure in August
Westchester, IL

Average pressure in August - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average wind speed in August - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

Average humidity in August - Westchester, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Westchester, IL

Average rainfall in August - Westchester, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.11").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.14").

Average rainfall days in August
Westchester, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Westchester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Westchester, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.86").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Westchester, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Westchester, 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: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Westchester, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Westchester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Westchester, IL

Average UV index in August - Westchester, 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
Westchester, IL

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Westchester, IL

Average visibility in August - Westchester, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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