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
The average high-temperature during August is a still moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C), almost matching the conditions of the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, Pittsfield reports a steady low-temperature average of 65.5°F (18.6°C).Heat index
August's heat index is estimated at a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Humidity
In Pittsfield, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 12.4 days. Throughout August, 1.85" (47mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Pittsfield, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128.8 days and collects up to 18.35" (466mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Pittsfield, snow does not fall in May through October.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 41min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, in Pittsfield, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:35 pm CDT.
Sunshine
In Pittsfield, the average sunshine in August is 10h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Pittsfield, Illinois, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 83.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.4°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 65.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).
Average humidity in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).
Average rainfall in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 1.85"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.44").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.75").
Average rainfall days in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 12.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.05").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 10h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 16.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Pittsfield, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Pittsfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 29
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, July, August and September (Cloud cover 29).
Average visibility in August
Pittsfield, 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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