Des Plaines Weather in August

What's the weather like in Des Plaines (Illinois) in August 2024?

The climate in Des Plaines during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Des Plaines and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

Des Plaines weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 27.5°C 81.5°F
Nightly temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Average temperature 22°C 71.6°F
Daily sunshine 9.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 93 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 21.8°C 71.3°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average August is the 4th wettest month of the year in Des Plaines with around 93mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Des Plaines

Des Plaines average temperature in August

August rainfall

Des Plaines average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Des Plaines average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Des Plaines in August 2024.

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Des Plaines weather stats

Des Plaines weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.3°C 82.9°F
Driest month: February 37mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 11hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: July 104mm 4.1ins
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