August weather forecast
Wilmington, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Wilmington, Illinois, with an average temperature ranging between min 62.6°F (17°C) and max 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

The transition into August shows a subtle variation to a still warm 79.7°F (26.5°C) from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C) in the average high-temperature. The temperature lowers to an average of 62.6°F (17°C) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In August, in Wilmington, the rain falls for 17 days. Throughout August, 2.95" (75mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.4 rainfall days, and 33.5" (851mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Recommendations to avoid sunburn are issued. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature during August is 79.7°F (26.5°C) and the low-temperature is 62.6°F (17°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In Wilmington, in August, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.95" (75mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine?

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

How long on average sun shines in August?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wilmington, IL

Average temperature in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Wilmington, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Wilmington, IL

Average wind speed in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Wilmington, IL

Average humidity in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Wilmington, IL

Average rainfall in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.95"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.57").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in August
Wilmington, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wilmington, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4.29").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wilmington, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.6 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
Wilmington, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wilmington, 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
Wilmington, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Wilmington, IL

Average UV index in August - Wilmington, 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
Wilmington, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Wilmington, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 60).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in August
Wilmington, IL

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

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

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