Sedona, AZ weather in August
Sedona is hot in August, with some rain: highs average 94°F and nights drop to about 67°F. Rain falls on about 9 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Sedona. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 26% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:36 am / 7:29 pm | 5:59 am / 6:55 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 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 (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical August day
- 6 am63°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 52°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 51°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Prescott Love Fld (40 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 49% 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 more26 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 2.0 in; a dry August brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 2.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202009: average high 97°F
- Coolest August2006: average high 90°F
- Wettest August1992: 4.5 in
- Driest August2009: 0.3 in
- Highest reading110°F (August 1, 1993)
- Lowest reading50°F (August 23, 2000)
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 | 97°F | 94°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 67°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -3°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 104°F · 4 wet days
- Drier: Peoria, AZ93 mi · high 104°F · 4 wet days
- Cooler: Flagstaff, AZ24 mi · high 79°F · 13 wet days
How Sedona ranks in August
- Normal high61st warmest of 378 cities; 11th of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days192nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days220th most of 341
What to pack for Sedona in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
- Layers – afternoons near 94°F but nights near 67°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 482 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sedona in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 110°F (August 1, 1993).
Does it rain a lot in Sedona in August?
About 9 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.0 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (4.5 in); the driest was in 2009 (0.3 in).
Is August a good time to visit Sedona?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sedona (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Sedona (USC00027708), 1.8 mi N of the city center, 4,220 ft (116 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Jerome (USC00024453), 22 mi WSW of the city center, 4,950 ft (614 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Prescott Love Fld (USW00023184), 40 mi WSW of the city center, 5,042 ft (706 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ernest A. Love Field Arpt (723723-23184), 41 mi WSW of the city center, 5,012 ft (676 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.