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Oak Ridge weather in August (Tennessee, United States of America)

Curious about the climate in Oak Ridge this August? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Oak Ridge includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Oak Ridge in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With around 277 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Oak Ridge, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 76% *  
SunshineSunshine 277 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 67% *  
Data from: Knoxville, 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
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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