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United States of America Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the United States of America in August.

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Planning a journey to the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the United States of America in August

In August, the United States of America experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Denali National Park and Preserve at 6°C (43°F) to very hot in Furnace Creek at 46°C (115°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 30°C (86°F) in Furnace Creek and 0°C (32°F) in Denali National Park and Preserve.

For specific regional insights in the United States of America, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Big Sur with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to heavy rainfall in Captain Cook with 662 mm (26 in).

Average sunshine

August brings good sunshine to many areas. New York City sees around 270 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore the United States of America by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the United States of America — and find the best time to visit. (based on New York City)

January4°C (39°F) February5°C (41°F) March10°C (50°F) April16°C (61°F) May22°C (72°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the United States of America in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the United States of America.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the United States of America

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the United States of America?

Temperature range in the United States of America (August)

Precipitation variation in the United States of America (August)

New York City

In August New York City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
270 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in New York City →

Kissimmee

In August Kissimmee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
300 hours
270 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
23 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
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Orlando

In August Orlando generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
204 mm (8 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Orlando →

Los Angeles

In August Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
364 hours
347 hours
278 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Destin

In August Destin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
176 mm (6.9 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the United States of America in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
New York City 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Los Angeles 24°C (75°F) 18°C (64°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Miami 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Sedona 33°C (91°F) 18°C (64°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Houston 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Las Vegas 39°C (102°F) 26°C (79°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

The United States of America weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the United States of America in August?

August in the United States of America brings pleasant weather. In New York City, daytime temperatures are typically around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in the United States of America in August?

In New York City, the average daytime high in August is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

Does the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in August. New York City typically averages about 122 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the United States of America?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in New York City, August might be a good time to visit the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit the United States of America is in September with generally perfect weather in New York City. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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