August Rainfall and Precipitation in North Carolina

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

North Carolina, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences in August precipitation ranging from a moderate 91 mm (3.6 in) in Asheville to a heavy 219 mm (8.6 in) in Havelock. In August, it is summer. On average, August is the wettest month of the year in North Carolina, the United States of America.

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Best Places to Visit in North Carolina in August

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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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North Carolina precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

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

Charlotte often experiences a notable amount of rain in August, with an average of about 126 mm (5 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

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

On average, Charlotte has about 12 days days of rain in August.

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

No. August sits outside the typical rainy season in North Carolina, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

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

Based on our records, Havelock receives the most rainfall in North Carolina, the United States of America in August, averaging about 219 mm (8.6 in).

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

Based on our database, Asheville sees the least rainfall in North Carolina, the United States of America in August, with around 91 mm (3.6 in) on average.

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