Capitol Heights weather in August (Maryland, United States of America)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Capitol Heights this August? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In August, the weather in Capitol Heights generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 20°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Capitol Heights in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 262 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Capitol Heights. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Capitol Heights, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 262 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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