The weather in August in Reading

It's warm in August in Reading with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 17°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Reading. 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 Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 2016, Reading reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 11°C to a highest value of 25°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 163 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for Reading

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

August weather comparison

  Reading New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 30°C 31°C
Min. temperature 17°C -5°C
Total precipitation 163 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 18 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Reading with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 20°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Reading is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 18°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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

Daily Temperature in August in Reading

Temperature in August in Reading over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Reading, Pennsylvania. 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 Reading

Total precipitation in August in Reading over the years

Daily UV index in August in Reading

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

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