Weather in August in Virginia
Thinking about venturing to Virginia this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Virginia in August?
Virginia is a region in South Africa. August in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Norton at 27°C to very warm in Hopewell at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Hopewell and 16°C in Norton. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.For a closer look at conditions across Virginia, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ashburn with an average of 68 mm to high rainfall in Suffolk with 132 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 262 hours of sunshine in Fredericksburg. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Virginia climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?
Fredericksburg
In August Fredericksburg generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Herndon
In August Herndon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sterling
In August Sterling generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Manassas
In August Manassas generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sandston
In August Sandston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Virginia, in South Africa.
Is August the best time to visit Virginia?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Fredericksburg, August might be a good time to visit Virginia.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April offering mostly perfect weather in Fredericksburg. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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