Augusta, GA weather in August
Augusta is hot and oppressively humid in August, with frequent rain: highs average 93°F and nights drop to about 71°F. Expect about 11 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Augusta. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 93°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 29
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 38% | 31% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:41 am / 8:28 pm | 7:01 am / 7:55 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 71°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 72°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Augusta Bush Fld Airport (6 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more21 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.6 in; a dry August brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 99°F
- Coolest August1996: average high 88°F
- Wettest August2019: 12.9 in
- Driest August2011: 1.2 in
- Highest reading108°F (August 10, 2007)
- Lowest reading52°F (August 8, 2004)
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 | 72°F | 71°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 11 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: North Charleston, SC126 mi · high 86°F · 13 wet days
How Augusta ranks in August
- Normal high83rd warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days309th driest of 378
- Comfortable days293rd most of 341
What to pack for Augusta in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 93°F and about 29 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 521 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Augusta in August?
The normal high is 93°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 108°F (August 10, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Augusta in August?
About 11 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.6 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2019 (12.9 in); the driest was in 2011 (1.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Augusta?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Augusta (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 21 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Augusta Bush Fld Airport (USW00003820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 132 ft (212 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Augusta Regional At Bush Field Airport (722180-03820), 6.2 mi E of the city center, 134 ft (210 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.