August weather forecastEnfield, IL
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Enfield, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 65.8°F (18.8°C) and 84.4°F (29.1°C).Temperature
July's transformation into August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 84.4°F (29.1°C), noting a minor change from the preceding month. In Enfield, the average nighttime temperature during August is a comfortable 65.8°F (18.8°C).Heat index
For August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 95°F (35°C). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Enfield, in August, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Enfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.2 days and collects up to 8.7" (221mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Enfield, Illinois, snow does not fall in April through October.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Enfield is 13h and 35min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:23 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Enfield, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Enfield, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 84.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (26.1°F).
Average pressure in August
Enfield, 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).
Average wind speed in August
Enfield, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6mph).
Average humidity in August
Enfield, IL
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (69%).
Average rainfall in August
Enfield, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 0.79"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.28").
Average rainfall days in August
Enfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (11.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Enfield, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (0.28").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Enfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Enfield, IL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
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 30min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Enfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 17.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is October (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (15.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Enfield, 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, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Enfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 27
The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 51).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 27).
Average visibility in August
Enfield, 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).
