August weather forecast
Essex, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Essex, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

With the advent of August, Essex's high-temperatures adjust to a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. Essex observes an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C) during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Essex, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Essex, Illinois, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.4 days and collects up to 21.5" (546mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Essex is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of August, in Essex, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Essex is 9.8h.

UV index

In Essex, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Essex in August?

Essex in August has an average high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and an average low-temperature of 62.2°F (16.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Essex?

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Essex?

In Essex, Illinois, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 2.13" (54mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Essex?

May through September are months without snowfall in Essex.

How many hours of daylight does Essex have in August?

In August, the average day length in Essex, Illinois, is 13h and 46min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Essex?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Essex?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Essex is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in August in Essex?

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

Average temperature in August - Essex, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°F).

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Average pressure in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Essex, IL

Average wind speed in August - Essex, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Essex, IL

Average rainfall in August - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.13"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.91").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.98").

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Average rainfall days in August
Essex, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Essex, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.52").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Essex, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.5 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
Essex, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Essex, 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: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Essex, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Essex, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Essex, IL

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

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Essex, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Essex, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 33).

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Average visibility in August
Essex, IL

Average visibility in August - Essex, 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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