The United States of America weather in August
What is the weather like in the United States of America in August?
The weather conditions in the United States of America in August vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During August in the United States of America, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Point Barrow with 7°C (45°F) to very high in El Centro with 41°C (106°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in El Centro and 2°C (35°F) in Point Barrow.
Precipitation in August varies from almost none in Madera with an average of 0.1mm (0 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Ybel with 270mm (11 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the United States of America, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in the United States of America
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in the United States of America?
Average weather in New York City
In August New York City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (83°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (67°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kissimmee
In August Kissimmee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Orlando
In August Orlando generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Los Angeles
In August Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Destin
In August Destin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is August the best time to go to the United States of America?
In our opinion August is a good time to visit the United States of America with commonly pleasant weather in New York City. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit the United States of America is in May with generally perfect weather in New York City.
The worst months are January, February, March and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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