Lakeland, FL weather in August
In August, Lakeland sees highs around 94°F and lows around 74°F: hot, with rain on most days. Expect about 18 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Lakeland. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 74°F
- Wet days
- 18
- 8.8 in total
- Daylight
- 13.1 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 74°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 59% | 53% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:50 am / 8:17 pm | 7:05 am / 7:50 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | 12.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am78°Fdew point 74°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 74°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 74°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 74°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Tampa Intl Airport (36 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 10% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 54%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more24 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow18 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in13 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 8.8 in; a dry August brings about 7.3 in and a wet one about 10.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 7 days bring half an inch or more, and about 3 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202017: average high 96°F
- Coolest August2008: average high 89°F
- Wettest August2019: 16.4 in
- Driest August1996: 4.0 in
- Highest reading100°F (August 31, 2017)
- Lowest reading64°F (August 12, 2000)
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 | 94°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 74°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 18 | 18 | 15 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 13.1 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -2°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: Daytona Beach, FL99 mi · high 90°F · 15 wet days
- Cooler: Palm Coast, FL116 mi · high 88°F · 15 wet days
How Lakeland ranks in August
- Normal high73rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 23 in Florida
- Wet days366th driest of 378
What to pack for Lakeland in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 18 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 577 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lakeland in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 74°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 100°F (August 31, 2017).
Does it rain a lot in Lakeland in August?
About 18 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 8.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (16.4 in); the driest was in 1996 (4.0 in).
Is August a good time to visit Lakeland?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lakeland (30 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 24 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Plant City (USC00087205), 12 mi W of the city center, 110 ft (86 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Lakeland 2 (USC00084802), 5.1 mi SW of the city center, 139 ft (57 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Tampa Intl Airport (USW00012842), 36 mi W of the city center, 19 ft (177 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).