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Anaheim, CA weather in August

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Anaheim all year

Expect warm, dry weather in Anaheim in August, with highs near 85°F and lows near 65°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Anaheim.

Normal high
85°F
Normal low
65°F
Wet days
0
0.01 in total
Muggy days
3
dew point 65°F+

How August changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of August
August 1August 31
Normal high84°F85°F
Normal low65°F65°F
Chance of a wet day1%1%
Sunrise / sunset6:03 am / 7:52 pm6:24 am / 7:19 pm
Daylight13.8 h12.9 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).

A typical August day

  1. 6 am67°Fdew point 62°F
  2. 9 am72°Fdew point 62°F
  3. Noon74°Fdew point 62°F
  4. 3 pm73°Fdew point 61°F
  5. 6 pm69°Fdew point 61°F
  6. 9 pm67°Fdew point 61°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Los Angeles Intl Airport (28 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 18%.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more3 of 31
  • Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow0 of 31
  • Notable rainat least 0.10 in0 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 0.01 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.

How August varies from year to year

  • Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 89°F
  • Coolest August2002: average high 81°F
  • Wettest August2006: 0.1 in
  • Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
  • Highest reading106°F (August 18, 2020)
  • Lowest reading52°F (August 12, 1999)

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

JulyAugustSeptember
Normal high83°F85°F84°F
Normal low65°F65°F64°F
Wet days101
Comfortable days736
Daylight14.2 h13.4 h12.4 h

Highs change by +2°F from July and -1°F into September.

Nearby alternatives in August

How Anaheim ranks in August

  • Normal high213th warmest of 378 cities; 33rd of 60 in California
  • Wet days1st driest of 378
  • Comfortable days153rd most of 341

What to pack for Anaheim in August

  • Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 3 muggy days

Heating and cooling

August has 0 heating degree days and 308 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Anaheim in August?

The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 106°F (August 18, 2020).

Does it rain a lot in Anaheim in August?

About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.01 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (0.1 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.

Is August a good time to visit Anaheim?

August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Anaheim (55 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature: Santa Ana Fire Stn (USC00047888), 6.9 mi SSE of the city center, 135 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Anaheim (USC00040192), 4.6 mi ENE of the city center, 235 ft (76 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Frost dates: Santa Ana John Wayne Airport (USW00093184), 11 mi SSE of the city center, 54 ft (105 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Los Angeles Intl Airport (USW00023174), 28 mi WNW of the city center, 97 ft (62 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Long Beach / Daugherty Field / Airport (722970-23129), 13 mi W of the city center, 33 ft (126 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.