August weather forecast
Elizabethtown, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Elizabethtown, Illinois, with temperature in the range of an average high of 85.3°F (29.6°C) and an average low of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Temperature

With the onset of August, Elizabethtown's average high-temperature clocks in at a moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. Elizabethtown experiences an average nighttime temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C) in the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Elizabethtown, Illinois, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, in August, it is raining for 14.2 days, with typically 2.24" (57mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Elizabethtown, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.8 days and collects up to 27.05" (687mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Elizabethtown, snow does not fall in May through October.

Daylight

In Elizabethtown, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Elizabethtown. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun 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.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, in August, the average high-temperature is 85.3°F (29.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 66.7°F (19.3°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 95°F (35°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Elizabethtown?

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

How many days does it rain in August in Elizabethtown?

In August, in Elizabethtown, the rain falls for 14.2 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Elizabethtown?

May through October are months without snowfall.

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

In Elizabethtown, the average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Elizabethtown?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 8:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Elizabethtown?

In Elizabethtown, Illinois, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Elizabethtown?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Elizabethtown?

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

Average temperature in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°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 (27.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average pressure in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.95"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average wind speed in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.03").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (8.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.57").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.5 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
Elizabethtown, IL

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

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

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Average sunshine days in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (20.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average UV index in August - Elizabethtown, 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
Elizabethtown, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Elizabethtown, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Elizabethtown, IL

Average visibility in August - Elizabethtown, 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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