August weather forecast
Thornton, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Thornton, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.1°F (26.7°C) and an average low of 64.6°F (18.1°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), showing little deviation from July's 81.3°F (27.4°C). Thornton records an average nighttime low of 64.6°F (18.1°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Thornton is 78%.

Rainfall

In Thornton, during August, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 155.6 rainfall days, and 31.3" (795mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Thornton, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Thornton, Illinois, is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests this advice:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Thornton in August?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Thornton, is 80.1°F (26.7°C), while the average low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 87.8°F (31°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Thornton?

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How much does it rain in Thornton in August?

In Thornton, during August, the rain falls for 14.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.56" (65mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Thornton?

May through September are months without snowfall in Thornton, Illinois.

How many hours of daylight does Thornton have in August?

In August, the average day length in Thornton, Illinois, is 13h and 48min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Thornton?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Thornton, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 7:24 pm CDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Thornton?

With an average of 10.1h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Thornton, Illinois.

How many hours of sunshine does Thornton have in August?

In Thornton, the average sunshine duration in August is 10.1h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Thornton?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Thornton is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Thornton, IL

Average temperature in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (65.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Thornton, IL

Average pressure in August - Thornton, 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
Thornton, IL

Average wind speed in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Thornton, IL

Average humidity in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

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Average rainfall in August
Thornton, IL

Average rainfall in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.56"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.17").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1.54").

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Average rainfall days in August
Thornton, IL

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Thornton, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.53").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Thornton, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.6 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
Thornton, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Thornton, 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 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Thornton, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (16.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (10.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Thornton, IL

Average UV index in August - Thornton, 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 December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Thornton, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 62).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

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Average visibility in August
Thornton, IL

Average visibility in August - Thornton, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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