Weather in August in Maricopa County
Considering a trip to Maricopa County this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Maricopa County in August?
Maricopa County is a region in the United States of America. August in Maricopa County generally has very hot temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 40°C and nighttime temperatures around 28°C in Phoenix. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 32 mm in Phoenix. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Phoenix.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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Maricopa County in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Maricopa County climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Maricopa County?
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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Mesa
In August Mesa 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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Chandler
In August Chandler generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Glendale
In August Glendale generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Maricopa County, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit Maricopa County?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Maricopa County due to the typically poor weather in Phoenix.
On average, the best time to visit Maricopa County is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the month of August tends to have poor weather conditions.
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