The weather in August in Indianapolis

It's warm in August in Indianapolis with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 21°C.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in Indianapolis. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much 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 Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 35°C in 2021, Indianapolis reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 21°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 10°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Indianapolis

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

August weather comparison

  Indianapolis New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 30°C 31°C
Min. temperature 18°C -5°C
Total precipitation 90 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 12 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Indianapolis with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Indianapolis is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°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 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in August in Indianapolis

Temperature in August in Indianapolis over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Indianapolis, Indiana. 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 Indianapolis

Total precipitation in August in Indianapolis over the years

Daily UV index in August in Indianapolis

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

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