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The weather in August in the United States
It's hot in August in the United States with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 22°C.
Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in the United States. 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 the United States. 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 42°C in 2023, the United States reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In August, there is an average of 148 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in August for the United States
Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the United States. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
August weather comparison
| United States | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 30°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 31°C |
| Min. temperature | 19°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 148 mm | 79 mm |
| Rainy days | 18 days | 13 days |
Start of August
The month of August starts in United States with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid August
By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in United States is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°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 8 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 the United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in August in the United States
Temperature in August in the United States over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in the United States. 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 the United States
Total precipitation in August in the United States over the years
Daily UV index in August in the United States
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in the United States, 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.
Weather experiences in August in the United States
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The many bright, sunny days made the heat more bearable. The beaches were a wonderful place to relax.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in the United States by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the United States. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.