August weather forecastPorterfield, IL
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Porterfield, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 62.2°F (16.8°C) and 80.1°F (26.7°C).Temperature
The arrival of August denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a still warm 80.1°F (26.7°C) from July's 81°F (27.2°C). Porterfield's temperature drops to an average low of 62.2°F (16.8°C) during the nights of August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 14.7 days. Throughout August, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.3 rainfall days, and 30.16" (766mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Porterfield, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:23 am and sunset at 7:30 pm CDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 9.8h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Average temperature in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.3°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 62.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average humidity in August: 83%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).
Average rainfall in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average rainfall in August: 2.24"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.41").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (1.57").
Average rainfall days in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.9 days).
Average snowfall in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.7").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (11.2 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
Porterfield, IL
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average cloud cover in August: 32
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 32).
Average visibility in August
Porterfield, IL
- Average visibility in August: 5mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July and August (5mi).
