Furnace Creek, CA weather in August
In August, Furnace Creek sees highs around 116°F and lows around 89°F: very hot and dry. Expect about 1 wet day. It is one of the warmest months in Furnace Creek. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 116°F
- Normal low
- 89°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Daylight
- 13.5 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 118°F | 113°F |
| Normal low | 92°F | 85°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:54 am / 7:53 pm | 6:18 am / 7:17 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow1 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 0.1 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 119°F
- Coolest August1991: average high 113°F
- Wettest August2012: 0.7 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading130°F (August 16, 2020)
- Lowest reading66°F (August 29, 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 | 117°F | 116°F | 108°F |
| Normal low | 91°F | 89°F | 79°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Las Vegas, NV98 mi · high 103°F · 2 wet days
How Furnace Creek ranks in August
- Normal high1st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 60 in California
- Wet days53rd driest of 378
What to pack for Furnace Creek in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 116°F
- Layers – afternoons near 116°F but nights near 89°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 1156 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 17% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Furnace Creek in August?
The normal high is 116°F and the normal low is 89°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 130°F (August 16, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Furnace Creek in August?
About 1 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.1 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2012 (0.7 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Furnace Creek?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Furnace Creek (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 31 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Death Valley NP (USC00042319), 0.4 mi NE of the city center, -194 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).