Lake Mead weather in August (United States of America)

How's the weather trend in Lake Mead as August approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During August, Lake Mead usually has extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 41°C. At night, they generally drop to 26°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Lake Mead in August usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 4 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 364 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Lake Mead. February, March, April, May, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Lake Mead climate page with graphs.

 

Lake Mead, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 41°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 26% *  

Sunshine 364 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 88% *  

Data from: Las Vegas, the United States of America (72 KM, 44 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in August

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Camping

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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