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Chicago Weather in August, USA

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    22°C
    72°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    28°C
    82°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    16°C
    61°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    25°C
    77°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    22°C
    72°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    11 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    13 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    96 mm

August, 2024

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
1 Avg 25º 77º
Fri
2 Avg 26º 79º
Sat
3 Avg 26º 79º
4 Avg 26º 79º
5 Avg 25º 77º
6 Avg 24º 75º
7 Avg 25º 77º
8 Avg 24º 75º
9 Avg 23º 73º
10 Avg 23º 73º
11 Avg 23º 73º
12 Avg 23º 73º
13 Avg 22º 72º
14 Avg 23º 73º
15 Avg 23º 73º
16 Avg 24º 75º
17 Avg 24º 75º
18 Avg 23º 73º
19 Avg 23º 73º
20 Avg 23º 73º
21 Avg 23º 73º
22 Avg 23º 73º
23 Avg 23º 73º
24 Avg 22º 72º
25 Avg 23º 73º
26 Avg 25º 77º
27 Avg 24º 75º
28 Avg 24º 75º
29 Avg 22º 72º
30 Avg 23º 73º
31 Avg 23º 73º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

What's the Weather Like in Chicago in August

August in Chicago is the last month of summer in the city and the weather is hot and sunny. Tourists still flock to the city at this time of year before the school year starts again in September.

The water in Lake Michigan is also at its warmest in this month of the year, making it perfect to go for a swim to cool down from the humidity.

Temperature
The average daily temperature for Chicago in August is still hot at 28°C, and that can drop to an average minimum of 16°C.

Sunshine
Expect sunny days stretching out in August and plenty of sun expected in Chicago, with the city experiencing on average a peak amount of 9 hours of sun per day.

Rain
There is less of an expectation of rain in August, with the average rainfall experienced in Chicago during this month dropping to 96 mm.

Things to do in Chicago in August

Air and Water Show
Millions of people gather for the annual Air and Water Show, for which military air craft put on spectacular aerial displays and stunts.

The Underground Film Festival
The Underground Film Festival is America's largest underground film festival, with a number of indepents films showcased.

Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival
Celebrate Hispanic culture with the Annual Viva! Chicago Latin Music Festival. As well as a number of different types of dance, there will also be food and drink on offer.

Summer Opera Festival
The University of Chicago Summer Opera Festival, on Chicago University's campus is a popular opera fest that occurs in August.

Gold Coast Air Fair
For music lovers, there is also the Gold Coast Air Fair, which is an open air jazz, blues and gospel festival occuring in mid August.