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
With August's arrival, Elgin's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79°F (26.1°C), marking little difference from July's 80.6°F (27°C). In Elgin, the August nights cool down to an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C).Humidity
In Elgin, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.Rainfall
In Elgin, Illinois, in August, it is raining for 17 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 24.02" (610mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall in Elgin.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Elgin is 13h and 49min.On the first day of August in Elgin, sunrise is at 5:47 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Elgin, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Elgin are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
Frequently asked questions
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What is the month with the highest UV index in Elgin?
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Average temperature in August
Elgin, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 79°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 (27.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Elgin, 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
Elgin, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Elgin, IL
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Elgin, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.68"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.1").
Average rainfall days in August
Elgin, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 17 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Elgin, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Elgin, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elgin, 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: 9h and 4min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Elgin, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Elgin, IL
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Elgin, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in August
Elgin, IL
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and July (5mi).
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