Poconos

Poconos Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Poconos, the United States of America in August.

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Stroudsburg Tannersville Jim Thorpe Mount Pocono

Planning a journey to the Poconos, the United States of America this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Poconos in August

The Poconos, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. August in the Poconos generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 25°C (77°F) in Mount Pocono to 28°C (82°F) in Stroudsburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Stroudsburg and 14°C (57°F) in Mount Pocono.

For a closer look at conditions across the Poconos, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Stroudsburg with an average of 129 mm (5.1 in) to high rainfall in Tannersville with 137 mm (5.4 in).

Explore the Poconos by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Poconos — and find the best time to visit. (based on Stroudsburg)

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March9°C (48°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Poconos in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Poconos.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Poconos

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in the Poconos, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Poconos (August)

Precipitation variation in the Poconos (August)

Stroudsburg

In August Stroudsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Stroudsburg →

Tannersville

In August Tannersville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tannersville →

Jim Thorpe

In August Jim Thorpe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jim Thorpe →

Mount Pocono

In August Mount Pocono generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mount Pocono →

Lake Harmony

In August Lake Harmony generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lake Harmony →

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Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Poconos in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stroudsburg 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Tannersville 26°C (79°F) 15°C (59°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Jim Thorpe 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)
Mount Pocono 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Lake Harmony 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)

The Poconos weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Poconos, the United States of America in August?

In August, the Poconos, the United States of America generally has pleasant weather conditions. Stroudsburg sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

What is the average temperature in the Poconos, the United States of America in August?

Average temperatures in the Poconos, the United States of America during August range from a nighttime low near 15°C (59°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Stroudsburg.

Does the Poconos, the United States of America get a lot of rain in August?

Stroudsburg typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 129 mm (5.1 in) on average across the Poconos, the United States of America.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Poconos, the United States of America?

We consider August to be one of the best times to travel to the Poconos, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Stroudsburg is pleasant.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Stroudsburg. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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