Visalia, CA weather in August
In August, Visalia sees highs around 93°F and lows around 65°F: hot and dry. Rain is rare. It is one of the warmest months in Visalia. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 65°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 | 94°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 0% | 0% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:03 am / 8:03 pm | 6:27 am / 7:27 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).
A typical August day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 55°F
- Noon91°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm97°Fdew point 49°F
- 6 pm94°Fdew point 49°F
- 9 pm83°Fdew point 54°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (39 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 79% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 8%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more26 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, 1991-20202020: average high 98°F
- Coolest August1993: average high 89°F
- Wettest August2000: 0.1 in
- Driest August1991: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading106°F (August 30, 2017)
- Lowest reading51°F (August 31, 2010)
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 | 94°F | 93°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 65°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA135 mi · high 116°F · 1 wet day
- Cooler: Mammoth Lakes, CA93 mi · high 77°F · 2 wet days
How Visalia ranks in August
- Normal high76th warmest of 378 cities; 22nd of 60 in California
- Wet days16th driest of 378
- Comfortable days233rd most of 341
What to pack for Visalia in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F
- Layers – afternoons near 93°F but nights near 65°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 436 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Visalia in August?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 106°F (August 30, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Visalia 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 (0.1 in); the driest was in 1991, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Visalia?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Visalia (40 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Visalia (USC00049367), 0.5 mi WSW of the city center, 303 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Fresno Yosemite Intl Airport (USW00093193), 39 mi NW of the city center, 333 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (723890-93193), 39 mi NW of the city center, 334 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.