The weather in August in Highland Park

It's warm in August in Highland Park with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Highland Park. 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 Highland Park, 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 38°C in 2023, Highland Park reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 26°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 160 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Highland Park

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

August weather comparison

  Highland Park New York
Average temperature 28°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 16°C -5°C
Total precipitation 160 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 16 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Highland Park with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 20°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 Highland Park is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Highland Park

Temperature in August in Highland Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park

Total precipitation in August in Highland Park over the years

Daily UV index in August in Highland Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Highland Park, 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 Highland Park by month

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