Tuscaloosa, AL weather in August
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Tuscaloosa in August, with highs near 91°F and lows near 72°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Tuscaloosa. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 27
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 32% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 7:49 pm | 6:24 am / 7:17 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 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 70°F
- 9 am82°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon88°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 71°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tuscaloosa Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 35% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 35%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more23 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more27 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.3 in; a dry August brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.7 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 100°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 88°F
- Wettest August2009: 9.2 in
- Driest August1999: 0.6 in
- Highest reading107°F (August 10, 2007)
- Lowest reading56°F (August 15, 2004)
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 | 92°F | 91°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 72°F | 66°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -4°F into September.
How Tuscaloosa ranks in August
- Normal high106th warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 6 in Alabama
- Wet days239th driest of 378
- Comfortable days241st most of 341
What to pack for Tuscaloosa in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 27 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 510 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tuscaloosa in August?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 107°F (most recently on August 10, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Tuscaloosa in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (9.2 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.6 in).
Is August a good time to visit Tuscaloosa?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tuscaloosa (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 23 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Tuscaloosa Muni Airport (USW00093806), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 150 ft (75 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Tuscaloosa Oliver Dam (USC00018385), 1.4 mi W of the city center, 152 ft (73 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Birmingham Airport (USW00013876), 54 mi ENE of the city center, 615 ft (390 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tuscaloosa Municipal Arpt (722286-93806), 2.7 mi W of the city center, 149 ft (76 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.