Chicago Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Chicago has warm weather with an average temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F), ranging between 19.3°C (66.8°F) and 27.6°C (81.7°F). The average daily high temperature reaches 27.6°C (81.7°F), while the average nightly low temperature drops to 19.3°C (66.8°F). The city experiences partly cloudy days as the most common condition. August has a moderate average UV index of 5.2, indicating a medium risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Chicago enjoys good visibility, with an average of 15.4 miles. Chicago receives an average of 1.62 inches of precipitation over 7 rainy days during August. Rain is the most common type of precipitation, with a 22.6% chance of rain covering 5.0% of the sky. There is no snow in August. Winds in Chicago blow at an average speed of 23.0 km/h (14.3 mph), with gusts up to 38.6 km/h (24.0 mph). The city has an average humidity of 67.3% and an average atmospheric pressure of 1013.9 mb. The average cloud cover is 53.3%.
What is the temperature in Chicago in August?
Average air temperature in Chicago is 23.4°C (74.2°F) in August. The outside temperature in Chicago feels like 24°C (75.2°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 27.6°C (81.7°F) and feels like 28.7°C (83.6°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 19.3°C (66.8°F) which feels like 19.3°C (66.8°F).
How hot is Chicago in August?
The hot temperature in August in Chicago rises to 37.9°C (100.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 67.3% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 47.1 °C (116.8°F). The average maximum temp in Chicago is 27.6°C (116.8°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Chicago in August?
The coldest temp in Chicago in August drops to 13°C (55.4°F) during the cold nights. With 23km/h (14.3mph) winds and 67.3% humidity it feels like 13°C (55.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 19.3°C (66.8°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Chicago in August?
Yes, it rains for 7 days in Chicago, United States in August averaging 1.62 mm of precipitation. Chicago has a 22.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Chicago throughout August?
Chicago has 1.62 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 7 days out of the entire month.
Is Chicago windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Chicago, United States during August is 23km/h (14.3mph) and average windgust is 38.6km/h (24mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 32.9km/h (20.4mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Chicago in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Chicago.
What are the humidity levels in Chicago in August?
The average humidity levels in Chicago in August are 67.3%. Daily humidity levels in Chicago range from 54.6% to 84.5% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Chicago in August?
Chicago has 13 hours 49 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Chicago in August is at 5:59:30 and the sunset is at 19:48:50.
What is the cloud coverage in Chicago in August?
Clouds cover 53.3% of the sky on average throughout August in Chicago. The cloud coverage ranges from 9.8% to 98% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Chicago?
The average UV index in Chicago is 5.2 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 0 to 9.
What is the solar radiation in Chicago in August?
The average solar radiation is 70.7 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Chicago during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 12.7 W/m2 to 113.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Chicago?
The average solar energy during August in Chicago is 6.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 1 MJ/m2, to 9.9 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Chicago in August?
Yes, there is a 20% risk for severe weather in Chicago, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in Chicago in August?
On average the air pressure in Chicago in August is 1013.9 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007 mb to 1021.9 mb.
What is the visibility in Chicago in August?
The average daylight visibility in Chicago in August is 15.4 km (9.6 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 13 km (8.1 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Chicago in August?
The average dew point in Chicago during August is 16.6°C (61.9°F).
Where is the data for Chicago climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Chicago, Illinois, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- CHICAGO OHARE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, IL US
- CHICAGO MIDWAY AIRPORT, IL US
- CHICAGO PALWAUKEE AIRPORT, IL US
- FW1983 Skokie IL US
- FW7086 Franklin Park IL US
- KMDW
- KORD
- KPWK