Santa Clarita, CA weather in August
Santa Clarita is hot and dry in August: highs average 97°F and nights drop to about 61°F. Rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Santa Clarita. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 61°F
- Wet days
- 0
- 0.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 97°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:04 am / 7:56 pm | 6:26 am / 7:22 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 (17 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°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more27 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 0.0 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, 1991-20201992: average high 102°F
- Coolest August2002: average high 93°F
- Wettest August2000: 0.06 in
- Driest August1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading114°F (August 5, 1997)
- Lowest reading45°F (August 26, 1995)
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 | 95°F | 97°F | 94°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 61°F | 59°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by +2°F from July and -3°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA121 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Burbank, CA20 mi · high 88°F · 0 wet days
How Santa Clarita ranks in August
- Normal high23rd warmest of 378 cities; 6th of 60 in California
- Wet days25th driest of 378
- Comfortable days232nd most of 341
What to pack for Santa Clarita in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F
- Layers – afternoons near 97°F but nights near 61°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 437 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Santa Clarita in August?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 61°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 114°F (August 5, 1997).
Does it rain a lot in Santa Clarita in August?
About 0 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.00 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2000 (0.06 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and rain: Woodland Hills Pierce College (USC00049785), 15 mi S of the city center, 790 ft (423 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Pacoima Dam Fc33a-E (USC00046602), 9.2 mi ESE of the city center, 1,550 ft (337 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Newhall 5NW (USC00046161), 2.9 mi W of the city center, 1,765 ft (552 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Burbank Glendale Pasadena Airport (USW00023152), 17 mi SE of the city center, 741 ft (472 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Van Nuys Airport (722886-23130), 13 mi SSE of the city center, 785 ft (428 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.