The weather in August in Tempe

It's hot in August in Tempe with an average temperature of 40°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 38°C to a high of 43°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 32°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Tempe. The average temperature of 40°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Tempe, Arizona. 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 47°C in 2023, Tempe reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 31°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 35°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 47 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Tempe

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

August weather comparison

  Tempe New York
Average temperature 40°C 30°C
Max. temperature 43°C 31°C
Min. temperature 27°C -5°C
Total precipitation 47 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 7 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Tempe with hot temps, averaging around 42°C during the day and nights around 31°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 40°C, with nights around 30°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Tempe is around 41°C, while nighttime temps are about 29°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Tempe

Temperature in August in Tempe over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Tempe, Arizona. 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 Tempe

Total precipitation in August in Tempe over the years

Daily UV index in August in Tempe

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

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