August Rainfall and Precipitation in California

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in California, the United States of America in August.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in August ranging from almost none in Sacramento with 0 mm (0 in) of rainfall to low in Needles with 16 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall. On average, August is the driest month of the year in California, the United States of America.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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California precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does California, the United States of America receive in August?

In August, Los Angeles typically receives modest rainfall, around 0.1 mm (0 in), making this a relatively dry month.

How many days does it rain in California, the United States of America in August?

Expect around 0 days rainy days in Los Angeles during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in California, the United States of America?

August is generally a drier month for California, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in August in California, the United States of America?

In our database, Needles stands out as having an average rainfall level of 16 mm (0.6 in), making it the wettest location.

What is the driest city in August in California, the United States of America?

In our records, Sacramento stands out as the driest city in California, the United States of America for August, averaging just 0 mm (0 in).

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