August weather forecast
Park Ridge, IL

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Weather in August

August remains comparably hot as July, marking the tail end of the hot season, with temperatures reaching 79.2°F (26.2°C). While the overall weather patterns closely follow those in July, August shows a reduction in the number of sunshine hours. The days still remain long, an advantage to end-of-summer activities. While August may still bring sudden showers, the weather predominantly supports outdoor events and activities. The combination of heat and humidity represents the final stages of summer in Park Ridge.

Temperature

Park Ridge marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 79.7°F (26.5°C). During the month of August, the temperature in Park Ridge falls to an average of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Humidity

In Park Ridge, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 10.5 days. Throughout August, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Park Ridge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 98.2 days and collects up to 7.36" (187mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Park Ridge, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Park Ridge, Illinois.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Park Ridge in August?

During August, Park Ridge experiences an average high-temperature of 79.2°F (26.2°C) and a low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Park Ridge?

The average relative humidity in August in Park Ridge is 74%.

How much does it rain in Park Ridge in August?

In Park Ridge, in August, it is raining for 10.5 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Park Ridge?

In Park Ridge, Illinois, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Park Ridge?

In Park Ridge, the average day length in August is 13h and 49min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Park Ridge?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, in Park Ridge, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Park Ridge?

July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Park Ridge.

How long on average sun shines in August in Park Ridge?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

When is the highest UV index in Park Ridge?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Park Ridge?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Park Ridge, Illinois, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average temperature in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (67.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average pressure in August - Park Ridge, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average wind speed in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average humidity in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

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Average rainfall in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average rainfall in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.06").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.31").

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Average rainfall days in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average snowfall in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Park Ridge, 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: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 17.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (14.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average UV index in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (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
Park Ridge, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Park Ridge, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 28).

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Average visibility in August
Park Ridge, IL

Average visibility in August - Park Ridge, 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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