Solvang, CA weather in August
Solvang is hot and dry in August: highs average 93°F and nights drop to about 49°F. Rain is rare. This is the peak of the warm season in Solvang. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 49°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 | 93°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 48°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 1% | 1% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:10 am / 8:02 pm | 6:33 am / 7:28 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 am60°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 am68°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon72°Fdew point 60°F
- 3 pm73°Fdew point 59°F
- 6 pm68°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 59°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Santa Barbara Muni Airport (21 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 70% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 17%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph19 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 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, 1991-20202012: average high 98°F
- Coolest August1991: average high 78°F
- Wettest August2009: 0.03 in
- Driest August1992: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (August 19, 2020)
- Lowest reading41°F (August 27, 2012)
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 | 92°F | 93°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 48°F | 49°F | 47°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by +1°F from July and -2°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA212 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Santa Barbara, CA28 mi · high 78°F · 0 wet days
How Solvang ranks in August
- Normal high75th warmest of 378 cities; 21st of 60 in California
- Wet days13th driest of 378
- Comfortable days198th most of 341
What to pack for Solvang in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F
- Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 49°F
- A swimsuit – about 19 beach days
Heating and cooling
August has 4 heating degree days and 185 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Solvang in August?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 49°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (most recently on August 19, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Solvang 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 2009 (0.03 in); the driest was in 1992, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Solvang?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Solvang (44 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Cachuma Lake (USC00041253), 8.9 mi E of the city center, 789 ft (299 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Santa Barbara Muni Airport (USW00023190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 9 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (723925-23190), 21 mi SE of the city center, 8 ft (482 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.