August weather forecast
Highland Park, MI

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Highland Park, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 64.8°F (18.2°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

In Highland Park, August's average high-temperature stands at a still warm 79.2°F (26.2°C), closely related to the preceding month. Highland Park experiences an average low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C) in month of August.

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Highland Park, in August, during 8.3 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 83.2 rainfall days, and 5.2" (132mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Highland Park, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 51min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.
Updated: Jun 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and a low-temperature of 64.8°F (18.2°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 84.2°F (29°C).

What are the least humid months?

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Highland Park, during August, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through October are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Highland Park have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 51min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:51 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 8:07 pm EDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Highland Park have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading 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 exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Highland Park, MI

Average temperature in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Highland Park, MI

Average pressure in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are March and November (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Highland Park, MI

Average wind speed in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Highland Park, MI

Average humidity in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Highland Park, MI

Average rainfall in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (0.71").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.24").

Average rainfall days in August
Highland Park, MI

Average rainfall days in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Highland Park, MI

Average snowfall in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.79").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Highland Park, MI

Average snowfall days in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Highland Park, MI

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Highland Park, MI
  • 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 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Highland Park, MI

Average sunshine days in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average sunshine days in August: 19.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (16.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Highland Park, MI

Average UV index in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Highland Park, MI

Average cloud cover in August - Highland Park, MI
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in August
Highland Park, MI

Average visibility in August - Highland Park, MI
  • 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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