August weather forecast
Akin, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Akin, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 85.5°F (29.7°C) and 66.4°F (19.1°C).

Temperature

Akin's August showcases an average high-temperature of a warm 85.5°F (29.7°C), hardly distinct from July's 87.3°F (30.7°C). In August, Akin experiences a temperature dip to an average of 66.4°F (19.1°C) at night.

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 96.8°F (36°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Akin, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Akin, in August, during 15.7 rainfall days, 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Akin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 37.68" (957mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Akin, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Akin is 10.2h.

UV index

May 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 health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Akin in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Akin, records 85.5°F (29.7°C), while the low-temperature is 66.4°F (19.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is appraised at 96.8°F (36°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Akin?

In Akin, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

How many days does it rain in August in Akin?

In Akin, Illinois, during August, the rain falls for 15.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.15" (80mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Akin?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Akin?

In Akin, the average day length in August is 13h and 35min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Akin?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, in Akin, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:25 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Akin?

The average sunshine duration in August in Akin is 10.2h.

When is the highest UV index in Akin?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Akin?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Akin is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Akin, IL

Average temperature in August - Akin, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (87.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Akin, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Akin, IL

Average wind speed in August - Akin, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (9.6mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Akin, IL

Average humidity in August - Akin, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Akin, IL

Average rainfall in August - Akin, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.15"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (4.92").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.97").

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Average rainfall days in August
Akin, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Akin, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Akin, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.93").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Akin, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Akin, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Akin, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Akin, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Akin, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (17.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Akin, IL

Average UV index in August - Akin, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Akin, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Akin, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Akin, IL

Average visibility in August - Akin, 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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