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Colonial Heights weather in August (Virginia, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Colonial Heights in August? Check the weather first! Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

August in Colonial Heights generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Summer occurs in August. Expect temperatures to climb to 31°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 20°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Colonial Heights in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 114 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 279 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April, May, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January 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 Colonial Heights climate page with graphs.

 

Colonial Heights, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 114 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 279 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 66% *  
* Data from: Richmond, the United States of America (31 KM, 19 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.

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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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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