August Rainfall and Precipitation in Outer Banks

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

Outer Banks, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in August ranging from high in Duck with 117 mm (4.6 in) of rainfall to heavy in Buxton with 165 mm (6.5 in) of rainfall. During August, summer is in full swing.

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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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Outer Banks precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

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

Manteo often experiences a notable amount of rain in August, with an average of about 142 mm (5.6 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.

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

Rainfall in Manteo typically falls on roughly 12 days days in August.

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

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

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

Based on our records, Buxton receives the most rainfall in Outer Banks, the United States of America in August, averaging about 165 mm (6.5 in).

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

Based on our database, Duck sees the least rainfall in Outer Banks, the United States of America in August, with around 117 mm (4.6 in) on average.

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