Burbank, CA weather in August
Expect hot, dry weather in Burbank in August, with highs near 88°F and lows near 63°F. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Burbank.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.01 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:04 am / 7:54 pm | 6:26 am / 7:21 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 (Pacific Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am66°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 58°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 58°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 56°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 57°F
- 9 pm72°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (3 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 94% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 5%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F3 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more1 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, 1991-20201994: average high 94°F
- Coolest August2009: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2014: 0.2 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading108°F (August 31, 2017)
- Lowest reading54°F (August 29, 2010)
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 | 86°F | 88°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 63°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 3 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by +2°F from July and -1°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Santa Clarita, CA20 mi · high 97°F · 0 wet days
- Cooler: Torrance, CA24 mi · high 77°F · 0 wet days
How Burbank ranks in August
- Normal high161st warmest of 378 cities; 31st of 60 in California
- Wet days4th driest of 378
- Comfortable days161st most of 341
What to pack for Burbank in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°F
- Layers – afternoons near 88°F but nights near 63°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 329 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Burbank in August?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 108°F (August 31, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Burbank 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 2014 (0.2 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Burbank?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Burbank (50 out of 100). It has about 3 comfortable days and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Burbank Valley Pump Plt (USC00041194), 2.3 mi W of the city center, 655 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: U C L A (USC00049152), 11 mi SW of the city center, 430 ft (176 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (USW00023152), 3.1 mi WNW of the city center, 741 ft (135 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Burbank-Glendale-Pasa Arpt (722880-23152), 3.5 mi WNW of the city center, 731 ft (125 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.