August weather forecast
Sloan Station, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sloan Station, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 63.3°F (17.4°C) and an average high of 81.1°F (27.3°C).

Temperature

Sloan Station experiences a transition to a still warm 81.1°F (27.3°C) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of August, not greatly differing from July's 81.7°F (27.6°C). The average nighttime temperature lowers to a comfortable 63.3°F (17.4°C) throughout August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is estimated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). If exposure and ongoing activity persist, they might induce a state of tiredness and heat cramps.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Sloan Station is 83%.

Rainfall

In Sloan Station, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Sloan Station, during the entire year, the rain falls for 143.2 days and collects up to 23.11" (587mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Sloan Station.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, in Sloan Station, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Sloan Station, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Sloan Station are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Sloan Station in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Sloan Station, is 81.1°F (27.3°C), while the low-temperature averages to 63.3°F (17.4°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sloan Station?

In Sloan Station, Illinois, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Sloan Station?

In Sloan Station, Illinois, in August, during 14.3 rainfall days, 2.01" (51mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sloan Station?

In Sloan Station, snow does not fall in May through October.

What is the average length of the day in August in Sloan Station?

The average day length in August in Sloan Station is 13h and 42min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Sloan Station?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 7:26 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sloan Station have in August?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index in Sloan Station?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Sloan Station?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Sloan Station, Illinois, is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average temperature in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 81.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Sloan Station, IL

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average wind speed in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.9mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average humidity in August - Sloan Station, 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 (70%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average rainfall in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.01"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.8").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (1.18").

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Average rainfall days in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are May and July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average snowfall in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.56").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.4 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
Sloan Station, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average UV index in August - Sloan Station, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Sloan Station, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, August and September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Sloan Station, IL

Average visibility in August - Sloan Station, 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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