August weather forecast
River Forest, IN

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in River Forest, Indiana, with an average temperature ranging between max 80.1°F (26.7°C) and min 62.4°F (16.9°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), nearly identical to July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). River Forest's average low-temperature is measured at a comfortable 62.4°F (16.9°C) during August.

Humidity

In River Forest, Indiana, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 14.6 days. Throughout August, 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In River Forest, during the entire year, the rain falls for 142.1 days and collects up to 20.91" (531mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

River Forest in August has an average high-temperature of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.4°F (16.9°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In River Forest, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In River Forest, during August, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

May through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In River Forest, the average day length in August is 13h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in River Forest, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 8:56 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:10 am and sunset at 8:15 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does River Forest have in August?

In River Forest, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in River Forest?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
River Forest, IN

Average temperature in August - River Forest, IN
  • 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 (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.5°F).

Average pressure in August
River Forest, IN

Average pressure in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
River Forest, IN

Average wind speed in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
River Forest, IN

Average humidity in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average humidity in August: 82%

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

Average rainfall in August
River Forest, IN

Average rainfall in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.97"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.68").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (1.14").

Average rainfall days in August
River Forest, IN

Average rainfall days in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
River Forest, IN

Average snowfall in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (2.17").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
River Forest, IN

Average snowfall days in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
River Forest, IN

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
River Forest, IN

Average sunshine days in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
River Forest, IN

Average UV index in August - River Forest, IN
  • 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, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
River Forest, IN

Average cloud cover in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July and August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August
River Forest, IN

Average visibility in August - River Forest, IN
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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