Montgomery, AL weather in August
August in Montgomery: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Highs 94°F, lows 71°F, about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Montgomery. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 34% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 7:43 pm | 6:19 am / 7:11 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 12.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am73°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 71°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Montgomery Airport (8 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 48% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 28%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.0 in; a dry August brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 99°F
- Coolest August1996: average high 89°F
- Wettest August2008: 9.6 in
- Driest August1997: 0.7 in
- Highest reading106°F (August 14, 2007)
- Lowest reading56°F (August 29, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 94°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 71°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Sandy Springs, GA155 mi · high 88°F · 11 wet days
How Montgomery ranks in August
- Normal high68th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days238th driest of 378
- Comfortable days259th most of 341
What to pack for Montgomery in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F and about 28 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 542 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Montgomery in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 106°F (most recently on August 14, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Montgomery in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (9.6 in); the driest was in 1997 (0.7 in).
Is August a good time to visit Montgomery?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Montgomery (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Montgomery Airport (USW00013895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 202 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Wetumpka (USC00018859), 18 mi NNE of the city center, 319 ft (81 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Montgomery Rgnl (DANNELLY FD) Airport (722260-13895), 7.8 mi SW of the city center, 217 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.