August weather forecast
Forest Lake, IL

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Forest Lake, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 63.5°F (17.5°C).

Temperature

August's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Forest Lake observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C) during the month of August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, in Forest Lake, the rain falls for 16.9 days. Throughout August, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Forest Lake, there are 163.1 rainfall days, and 32.24" (819mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of August, in Forest Lake, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Forest Lake are July and August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Forest Lake?

During August, Forest Lake experiences an average high-temperature of 79.3°F (26.3°C) and a low-temperature of 63.5°F (17.5°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 86°F (30°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, Illinois, during August, the rain falls for 16.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Forest Lake?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August in Forest Lake?

In August, the average day length in Forest Lake is 13h and 50min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Forest Lake?

On the first day of August in Forest Lake, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 7:27 pm CDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in Forest Lake?

July and August, with an average of 10.1h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Forest Lake?

The average sunshine duration in August in Forest Lake, Illinois, is 10.1h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Forest Lake?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Forest Lake.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Forest Lake?

In Forest Lake, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average temperature in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 63.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (64.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average pressure in August - Forest Lake, 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
Forest Lake, IL

Average wind speed in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).

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Average humidity in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average humidity in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average rainfall in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.11"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (4.13").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.61").

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Average rainfall days in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (20 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.7 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average snowfall in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6.22").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.5 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
Forest Lake, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (8.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average UV index in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The months with the least cloud cover are July, August and September (Cloud cover 31).

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Average visibility in August
Forest Lake, IL

Average visibility in August - Forest Lake, IL
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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