Oak Lawn Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Oak Lawn

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
22.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
99 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+12.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Oak Lawn August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oak Lawn, with average highs near 27.6°C and lows around 17.3°C (mean 22.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 99 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Oak Lawn August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oak Lawn. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Oak Lawn was 1988 — when the month averaged 25°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 19.4°C. Typical August days reach 27.6°C with nights near 17.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.6°C→23.5°C+1.9°C
Max Temp27.2°C→28.9°C+1.7°C
Min Temp16.1°C→18.1°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.5°C5 yr (11%)
20.5°C–22.0°C11 yr (24%)
22.0°C–23.5°C17 yr (38%)
23.5°C–25.0°C12 yr (27%)

Oak Lawn August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Oak Lawn, averaging 99 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2007 with 260 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 43 mm.

Oak Lawn August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Oak Lawn during August averages 73%. The most humid August was 1993 at 84%, and the least humid was 1988 at 60%.

Oak Lawn August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Oak Lawn. The sunniest August was 2020 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1987 at 4.7.

Oak Lawn August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Oak Lawn during August is 2.4 m/s. The windiest August was 2009 at 2.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1995 at 1.9 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Oak Lawn

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceHigh
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How August Ranks in Oak Lawn

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Oak Lawn Weather by Month

Oak Lawn August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.8°C21.7°C22.7°C22.9°C23.5°C+1.7°C
Avg High27.3°C26.6°C27.8°C27.9°C28.9°C+1.6°C
Avg Low16.3°C16.7°C17.6°C17.9°C18.1°C+1.8°C
Avg Rain94 mm100 mm118 mm97 mm82 mm-12 mm

Extreme August Records in Oak Lawn

🔥Warmest August38.2°C1988
🧊Coldest August5.4°C1986
🌧️Wettest August260 mm2007
🏜️Driest August43 mm1996
🌬️Windiest August2.9 m/s2009

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Oak Lawn have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 5.4°C (1986) to a record high of 38.2°C (1988).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 99 mm, with a wettest year of 260 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Oak Lawn?

One of the best times to visit Oak Lawn

August is one of the best times to visit Oak Lawn. Expect days averaging 27.6°C and nights around 17.3°C (mean 22.5°C) — warmer than Oak Lawn's yearly average — with higher rainfall (99 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Oak Lawn's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Oak Lawn Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oak Lawn, with average highs near 27.6°C and lows around 17.3°C (mean 22.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 99 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 99 mm of rainfall in Oak Lawn, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 260 mm (2007), and the driest just 43 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 2.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.2°C to 28.9°C and overnight lows from 16.1°C to 18.1°C over the same span.
August Weather in Oak Lawn, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.0°C22.8°C17.7°C34.1°C12.0°C109 mm68%2.3 m/s5.9
202429.0°C23.5°C17.9°C35.0°C12.3°C84 mm68%2.4 m/s5.6
202328.4°C22.8°C17.3°C36.1°C11.4°C81 mm70%2.7 m/s5.3
202229.0°C23.5°C18.0°C33.9°C14.7°C75 mm70%2.6 m/s5.3
202130.0°C24.9°C19.8°C33.7°C13.6°C97 mm71%2.3 m/s5.7
202028.9°C23.5°C18.1°C33.7°C13.2°C46 mm69%2.2 m/s6
201927.1°C22.3°C17.5°C30.6°C13.2°C69 mm76%2.3 m/s5.6
201829.3°C24.2°C19.2°C34.1°C14.7°C103 mm74%2.5 m/s5.2
201726.6°C21.3°C16.1°C31.4°C12.3°C57 mm71%2.3 m/s5.4
201628.1°C23.9°C19.8°C33.3°C14.7°C185 mm78%2.1 m/s5.2
201526.8°C21.8°C16.7°C31.3°C11.9°C88 mm75%2.5 m/s5.3
201427.3°C22.7°C18.0°C29.5°C11.1°C151 mm77%2.2 m/s4.8
201328.1°C22.7°C17.3°C33.9°C12.3°C68 mm70%2.3 m/s5.4
201229.4°C23.2°C17.0°C35.7°C12.2°C99 mm62%2.2 m/s5.6
201127.7°C23.0°C18.2°C32.0°C14.7°C84 mm75%2.3 m/s5.7
201028.8°C24.1°C19.5°C32.1°C13.6°C64 mm77%2.3 m/s5.7
200925.8°C21.1°C16.5°C31.6°C10.4°C117 mm78%2.9 m/s5
200827.1°C22.0°C16.9°C30.8°C12.8°C76 mm74%2.4 m/s5.8
2007 🌧️28.4°C23.8°C19.3°C33.0°C13.9°C260 mm79%2.3 m/s5
200627.6°C22.8°C18.0°C34.7°C12.6°C129 mm73%2.6 m/s4.8
200529.6°C24.3°C19.0°C34.4°C14.1°C70 mm67%2.3 m/s5.3
200425.4°C20.4°C15.5°C32.0°C9.3°C162 mm74%2.7 m/s5
200328.3°C23.0°C17.7°C34.5°C15.0°C69 mm73%2.5 m/s5.5
200228.9°C23.3°C17.7°C33.8°C13.9°C87 mm71%2.6 m/s5.4
200128.7°C23.2°C17.7°C35.7°C13.6°C135 mm71%2.5 m/s5.3
200028.6°C22.9°C17.2°C34.1°C11.7°C68 mm71%2.7 m/s5.6
199927.2°C21.8°C16.4°C32.7°C11.8°C70 mm69%2.5 m/s5.2
199827.7°C23.1°C18.5°C31.3°C13.7°C105 mm77%2.2 m/s5.2
199725.6°C20.7°C15.7°C31.9°C11.8°C125 mm77%2.6 m/s4.9
199626.4°C21.5°C16.5°C30.4°C13.8°C43 mm78%2.1 m/s5.6
199529.1°C24.6°C20.1°C32.5°C14.5°C114 mm81%1.9 m/s5.1
199424.9°C19.8°C14.6°C30.7°C9.1°C99 mm78%2.7 m/s4.8
199326.2°C22.1°C18.0°C30.6°C11.8°C142 mm84%2.3 m/s4.9
1992 ❄️24.8°C19.4°C14.0°C30.4°C10.1°C57 mm74%2.7 m/s5.2
199128.6°C22.9°C17.2°C35.1°C14.0°C84 mm68%2.4 m/s5.5
199025.6°C21.0°C16.4°C29.9°C11.5°C159 mm81%2.3 m/s5.2
198926.8°C21.6°C16.4°C30.7°C10.6°C114 mm74%2.4 m/s5.2
1988 🔥31.1°C25.0°C18.9°C38.2°C10.4°C96 mm60%2.7 m/s5.3
198726.6°C21.7°C16.8°C34.9°C10.8°C190 mm75%2.6 m/s4.7
198625.4°C19.8°C14.2°C30.1°C5.4°C56 mm69%2.4 m/s5.2
198526.1°C20.5°C15.0°C30.2°C11.1°C98 mm72%2.3 m/s4.9
198428.9°C22.8°C16.6°C35.1°C11.7°C44 mm68%2.4 m/s5.4
198329.4°C23.5°C17.6°C35.0°C12.4°C74 mm70%2.3 m/s—
198225.7°C20.2°C14.7°C30.9°C9.1°C63 mm72%2.3 m/s—
198125.8°C21.2°C16.5°C28.6°C10.9°C110 mm79%2.4 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Oak Lawn August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Oak Lawn in August?▼

The average high in August is around 27.6°C with lows near 17.3°C (mean 22.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Oak Lawn in August?▼

August averages 99 mm of rainfall in Oak Lawn, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 260 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest August on record in Oak Lawn?▼

The hottest August reached 38.2°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 5.4°C in 1986.

Has August in Oak Lawn gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.2°C to 28.9°C and overnight lows from 16.1°C to 18.1°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Oak Lawn?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oak Lawn and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 27.6°C daytime highs and 17.3°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Oak Lawn?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Oak Lawn, averaging 22.5°C.

What should I pack for Oak Lawn in August?▼

For August in Oak Lawn, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.6°C and lows of 17.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Oak Lawn humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Oak Lawn in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.4 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 2.9 m/s (2009).

Which August had the most rainfall in Oak Lawn?▼

The wettest August on record was 2007 with 260 mm. On average, August sees 99 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Oak Lawn behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.