Escondido, CA weather in August
August in Escondido: hot and dry. Highs 89°F, lows 65°F, rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Escondido.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.06 in total
- Muggy days
- 1
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:01 am / 7:47 pm | 6:22 am / 7:15 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 am64°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 61°F
- Noon80°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm78°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm72°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Camp Pendleton MCAS (20 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 85% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 8%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 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 0.06 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 94°F
- Coolest August1991: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2007: 1.4 in
- Driest August1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading109°F (August 12, 1994)
- Lowest reading54°F (August 29, 1991)
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 | 87°F | 89°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 65°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by +2°F from July and -2°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Temecula, CA26 mi · high 98°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Oceanside, CA18 mi · high 71°F · 0 wet days
How Escondido ranks in August
- Normal high147th warmest of 378 cities; 28th of 60 in California
- Wet days39th driest of 378
- Comfortable days193rd most of 341
What to pack for Escondido in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 1 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 377 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Escondido in August?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (August 12, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Escondido in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.06 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (1.5 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Escondido?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Escondido (47 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Escondido #2 (USC00042863), 0.2 mi WNW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: San Pasqual Animal Pk (USC00047874), 5.4 mi ESE of the city center, 420 ft (228 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Camp Pendleton MCAS (USW00003154), 20 mi NW of the city center, 75 ft (573 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 55 mi N of the city center, 1,516 ft (868 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Marine Corps Air Station (722926-03154), 20 mi NW of the city center, 70 ft (578 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.