The weather in August in Cambridge

It's warm in August in Cambridge with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 15°C and 19°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Cambridge. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Cambridge, Illinois. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 37°C in 2023, Cambridge reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 198 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Cambridge

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Cambridge. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Cambridge New York
Average temperature 28°C 30°C
Max. temperature 30°C 31°C
Min. temperature 15°C -5°C
Total precipitation 198 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 19 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Cambridge with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Cambridge is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Cambridge, Illinois. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Cambridge

Temperature in August in Cambridge over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Cambridge, Illinois. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Cambridge

Total precipitation in August in Cambridge over the years

Daily UV index in August in Cambridge

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Cambridge, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Cambridge by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Cambridge. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.