Chico, CA weather in August
Chico is hot and dry in August: highs average 93°F and nights drop to about 61°F. Rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Chico. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.08 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:06 am / 8:20 pm | 6:34 am / 7:40 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.1 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 am65°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 50°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 48°F
- 3 pm95°Fdew point 46°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Red Bluff Muni Airport (37 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 95% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 4%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more23 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 0.08 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, 1991-20201998: average high 97°F
- Coolest August2010: average high 89°F
- Wettest August2003: 1.0 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading111°F (August 11, 1996)
- Lowest reading46°F (August 5, 2002)
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 | 93°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 61°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.7 h | 13.7 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -3°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Santa Rosa, CA101 mi · high 84°F · 1 wet day
How Chico ranks in August
- Normal high77th warmest of 378 cities; 23rd of 60 in California
- Wet days37th driest of 378
- Comfortable days208th most of 341
What to pack for Chico in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F
- Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 374 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Chico in August?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 111°F (most recently on August 11, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Chico in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.08 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2003 (1.0 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Chico?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Chico (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 23 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Orland (USC00046506), 19 mi W of the city center, 254 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Chico Univ Farm (USC00041715), 2.7 mi SSE of the city center, 185 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Red Bluff Muni Airport (USW00024216), 37 mi NW of the city center, 353 ft (155 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Red Bluff Municipal Arpt (725910-24216), 37 mi NW of the city center, 355 ft (157 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.