Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), barely different from July's 81.1°F (27.3°C). During the August nights, an average temperature of 65.5°F (18.6°C) is observed.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 74%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 15.7 days. Throughout August, 2.87" (73mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 153.3 rainfall days, and 30.12" (765mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Prospect Heights, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 50min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 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.
Sunshine
In Prospect Heights, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Prospect Heights, 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 (28.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).
Average pressure in August
Prospect Heights, 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
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Prospect Heights, 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
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.87"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (3.9").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.46").
Average rainfall days in August
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.96").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Prospect Heights, 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
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Prospect Heights, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Prospect Heights, 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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