Victorville, CA weather in August
In August, Victorville sees highs around 97°F and lows around 63°F: hot and dry. There are about 1 day with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Victorville. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 63°F
- Wet days
- 1
- 0.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 98°F | 96°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 62°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 3% | 3% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 7:51 pm | 6:21 am / 7:17 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 (54 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 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 0.04 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20201996: average high 102°F
- Coolest August2010: average high 93°F
- Wettest August2012: 1.2 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (August 14, 2002)
- Lowest reading42°F (August 11, 2007)
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 | 97°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 63°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Palm Springs, CA65 mi · high 108°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Big Bear Lake, CA30 mi · high 79°F · 3 wet days
How Victorville ranks in August
- Normal high28th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 60 in California
- Wet days51st driest of 378
- Comfortable days246th most of 341
What to pack for Victorville in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F
- Layers – afternoons near 97°F but nights near 63°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 470 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Victorville in August?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 63°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (most recently on August 14, 2002).
Does it rain a lot in Victorville 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 (1.2 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Victorville?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Victorville (37 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 30 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Victorville (USC00049325), 0.5 mi S of the city center, 2,880 ft (158 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: El Mirage (USC00042771), 20 mi W of the city center, 2,950 ft (228 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lancaster Wm J Fox Fld (USW00003159), 54 mi WNW of the city center, 2,338 ft (384 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Edwards Air Force Base (723810-23114), 41 mi NW of the city center, 2,311 ft (411 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.