Temperature in Virginia in August

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Virginia, the United States of America this August.

Virginia, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in August ranging from 27°C (81°F) in Galax to 31°C (88°F) in Franklin. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Franklin and 16°C (61°F) in Galax. During August, summer is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Virginia, the United States of America in August?

To get a sense of August's typical temperatures in the key spots of Virginia, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Best Places to Visit in Virginia in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Virginia temperatures in August: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Virginia, the United States of America in August?

Virginia Beach averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in August, which is high for Virginia, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in Virginia, the United States of America in August?

Nighttime temperatures in Virginia Beach typically drop to around 23°C (73°F) in August.

What is the warmest city in August in Virginia, the United States of America?

Based on our systematic data collection, Franklin has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 31°C (88°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 20°C (68°F).

What is the coldest city in August in Virginia, the United States of America?

In our database, Galax is the chilliest city in August in Virginia, the United States of America. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 27°C (81°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 16°C (61°F).

How much sun does Virginia, the United States of America get in August?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 262 hours of sunshine in Virginia Beach. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

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