Illinois weather in August 2024

Expect 82°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 9 hours of sunshine per day in Illinois in August. Check more long-term weather averages for Illinois in August before you book your next holiday to Illinois in 2024/2025.

82
82°F max day temperature
9
9 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
61
61°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
M
Moderate heat & humidity
3.8
3.8 inches of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index
70
70°F sea temperature

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The August weather guide for Illinois (Chicago) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries and places in Illinois in August. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.

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Springfield
82
Chicago

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How hot is it in Illinois in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 82°F in Chicago, Illinois in August with moderate heat and humidity, falling to 61°F at night.

How sunny is it in Illinois in August?

There are normally 9 hours of bright sunshine each day in Chicago, Illinois in August - that's 67% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Illinois in August?

The average sea temperature around Chicago, Illinois in August is 70°F.

Does it rain in Illinois in August?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Chicago, Illinois in August and the average monthly rainfall is 3.8 inches.

Illinois August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Illinois in August 2024. Select a month to view Illinois sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Illinois sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Chicago.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st August 2024	05:45	20:08
Friday, 16th August 2024	06:00	19:48
Saturday, 31st August 2024	06:16	19:25

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Illinois - quick facts
Flight time^✝	8.5 hours
Time difference	UK -6 hours
Language(s)	English
Currency	US Dollar
Electricity	A + B plug (120V)
Driving side	Right
Visa^✝	Yes
Why visit?	Culture
Tourist info	Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity