The weather in August in Fresno

It's hot in August in Fresno with an average temperature of 38°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 36°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 24°C.

August isn’t a good month to be in Fresno. The average temperature of 38°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 Fresno, California. 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 44°C in 2020, Fresno reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 0,8 mm of precipitation in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northwest.

Daily weather in August for Fresno

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

August weather comparison

  Fresno New York
Average temperature 38°C 30°C
Max. temperature 40°C 31°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 0,8 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 1 day 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Fresno with hot temps, averaging around 38°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 39°C, with nights around 23°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Fresno is around 38°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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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 Fresno, California. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Fresno

Temperature in August in Fresno over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Fresno, California. 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 Fresno

Total precipitation in August in Fresno over the years

Daily UV index in August in Fresno

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

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