August weather forecast
Winchester, IL

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Winchester, Illinois, with an average temperature varying between 64.9°F (18.3°C) and 83.5°F (28.6°C).

Temperature

The transition into August shows a subtle variation to a still moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C) from July's 84°F (28.9°C) in the average high-temperature. An average minimum temperature of 64.9°F (18.3°C) marks the month of August in Winchester.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a tropical 91.4°F (33°C). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

In Winchester, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Winchester, in August, during 14.9 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Winchester, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.4 days and collects up to 31.69" (805mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of August in Winchester, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Winchester, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Winchester in August?

In August, in Winchester, the average high-temperature is 83.5°F (28.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 64.9°F (18.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 91.4°F (33°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Winchester?

In August, the average relative humidity in Winchester is 79%.

How much does it rain in Winchester in August?

In Winchester, in August, it is raining for 14.9 days, with typically 2.72" (69mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Winchester?

In Winchester, Illinois, snow does not fall in May through September.

How many hours of daylight does Winchester have in August?

In Winchester, Illinois, the average day length in August is 13h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Winchester?

On the first day of August in Winchester, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Winchester have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Winchester?

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 Winchester?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Winchester, Illinois, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Winchester, IL

Average temperature in August - Winchester, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.9°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).

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Average pressure in August
Winchester, IL

Average pressure in August - Winchester, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Winchester, IL

Average wind speed in August - Winchester, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and April (9.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Winchester, IL

Average humidity in August - Winchester, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

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Average rainfall in August
Winchester, IL

Average rainfall in August - Winchester, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (4.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (1.73").

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Average rainfall days in August
Winchester, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Winchester, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Winchester, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Winchester, IL

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (9.8 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
Winchester, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Winchester, 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: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Winchester, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Winchester, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Winchester, IL

Average UV index in August - Winchester, 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
Winchester, IL

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

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 30).

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Average visibility in August
Winchester, IL

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

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

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