August weather forecast
Lanark, IL

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Weather in August

August retains the hot summer flavor despite stepping down from the previously peaked temperatures in July. The relatively lower 60.8°F (16°C) to 78.4°F (25.8°C) temperatures mark it a transitionary phase before the onset of fall. Rainfall takes a plunge from July to 1.22" (31mm), making it the driest month of the year. The hours of daylight start to dwindle, marking the end of long summer days. The mercury, wind speed, and UV index, all depict a downward trend, preparing the ground for the milder months ahead.

Temperature

August experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C), barely different from July's 79.9°F (26.6°C). In Lanark, August nights cool down to an average of 60.8°F (16°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, in Lanark, Illinois, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout August, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Lanark, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.8 days and collects up to 17.95" (456mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Lanark is 13h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

Sunshine

In Lanark, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 5 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take necessary precautions - Protection from skin and eye injury is mandatory. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Lanark?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 78.4°F (25.8°C) and 60.8°F (16°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Lanark?

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

How much does it rain in Lanark in August?

In Lanark, in August, during 12.3 rainfall days, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Lanark?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Lanark?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Lanark?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:53 am and sunset at 8:17 pm. On the last day of the month, in Lanark, Illinois, sunrise is at 6:24 am and sunset at 7:34 pm CDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Lanark?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Lanark?

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

Average temperature in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (79.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (63.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Lanark, IL

Average pressure in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Lanark, IL

Average wind speed in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Lanark, IL

Average humidity in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Lanark, IL

Average rainfall in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.76").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0.71").

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Average rainfall days in August
Lanark, IL

Average rainfall days in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Lanark, IL

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2.64").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Lanark, IL

Average snowfall days in August - Lanark, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lanark, IL

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Lanark, 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: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Lanark, IL

Average sunshine days in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10 days).

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Average UV index in August
Lanark, IL

Average UV index in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (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
Lanark, IL

Average cloud cover in August - Lanark, IL
  • Average cloud cover in August: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 32).

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Average visibility in August
Lanark, IL

Average visibility in August - Lanark, 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).

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