Palmdale, CA weather in August
Palmdale is very hot and dry in August: highs average 98°F and nights drop to about 66°F. Rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Palmdale. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.04 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 98°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 2% | 2% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:02 am / 7:54 pm | 6:24 am / 7:20 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 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 am68°Fdew point 41°F
- 9 am86°Fdew point 40°F
- Noon95°Fdew point 38°F
- 3 pm96°Fdew point 41°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 43°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 42°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (12 mi away); average wind 11 mph; clear or few clouds in 94% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 3%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more30 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 0.04 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.02 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 102°F
- Coolest August2006: average high 96°F
- Wettest August1992: 0.5 in
- Driest August1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (August 6, 1997)
- Lowest reading43°F (August 31, 2019)
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 | 98°F | 98°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 66°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA104 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Burbank, CA30 mi · high 88°F · 0 wet days
How Palmdale ranks in August
- Normal high21st warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 60 in California
- Wet days33rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days269th most of 341
What to pack for Palmdale in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 66°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 525 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Palmdale in August?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (August 6, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Palmdale in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.04 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (0.5 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Palmdale?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Palmdale (37 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 30 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Palmdale (USC00046624), 1.4 mi ENE of the city center, 2,612 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 12 mi NNW of the city center, 2,338 ft (320 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: General William J. Fox Airfield Airport (723816-03159), 12 mi NNW of the city center, 2,338 ft (320 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.