August weather forecast
Wood Dale, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wood Dale, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 66.2°F (19°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C) from July's 81°F (27.2°C). Wood Dale records an average nighttime low-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C) throughout August.

Humidity

In Wood Dale, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Wood Dale, in August, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 2.87" (73mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 146.5 rainfall days, and 24.13" (613mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

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 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Wood Dale, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Wood Dale are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and a low-temperature of 66.2°F (19°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Wood Dale, in August, during 16 rainfall days, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Wood Dale, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Wood Dale have in August?

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

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Wood Dale, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

When is 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?

In Wood Dale, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average temperature in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average pressure in August - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average wind speed in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average humidity in August - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.15").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.91").

Average rainfall days in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.39").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Wood Dale, 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 month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average UV index in August - Wood Dale, 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
Wood Dale, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Wood Dale, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in August
Wood Dale, IL

Average visibility in August - Wood Dale, 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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