Weather in August in Arizona
Planning a trip to Arizona this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Arizona in August?
Arizona is a region in the United States of America. Arizona offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In August, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. It's the height of summer.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Greer at 22°C to very hot in Bullhead City at 42°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Bullhead City and 9°C in Greer. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arizona, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Yuma with an average of 7.1 mm to high rainfall in Bisbee with 109 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Phoenix receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 360 hours of sunshine in Phoenix. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Arizona's conditions throughout the year, check out our Arizona climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Arizona's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Arizona?
Phoenix
In August Phoenix generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Scottsdale
In August Scottsdale generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tucson
In August Tucson generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kingman
In August Kingman generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sierra Vista
In August Sierra Vista generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arizona, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Arizona?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Phoenix, August may not be the ideal time to visit Arizona.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
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