August weather forecast
Benson, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Benson, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 62.8°F (17.1°C) and 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), hardly deviating from July. August witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 62.8°F (17.1°C) in Benson, Illinois.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Benson is 83%.

Rainfall

In Benson, during August, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation. In Benson, during the entire year, the rain falls for 122.1 days and collects up to 15.28" (388mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Benson, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 45min.
On the first day of August in Benson, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.8h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Benson, Illinois, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Benson?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Benson, is 80.2°F (26.8°C) and the average low-temperature is 62.8°F (17.1°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Benson?

In Benson, Illinois, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Benson?

In August, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout August, 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Benson?

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

How many hours of daylight does Benson have in August?

The average day length in August in Benson is 13h and 45min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Benson?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, in Benson, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Benson?

The average sunshine duration in August in Benson is 9.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Benson?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Benson is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Benson, IL

Average temperature in August - Benson, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Benson, IL

Average pressure in August - Benson, IL
  • 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 (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Benson, IL

Average wind speed in August - Benson, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Benson, IL

Average humidity in August - Benson, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Benson, IL

Average rainfall in August - Benson, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.38"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in August
Benson, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Benson, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (15.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Benson, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.65").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Benson, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (10.3 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
Benson, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Benson, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Benson, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Benson, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Benson, IL

Average UV index in August - Benson, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Benson, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Benson, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Benson, IL

Average visibility in August - Benson, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 5mi

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

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