Macon, GA weather in August
August in Macon: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Highs 92°F, lows 71°F, about 10 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Macon. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 71°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.4 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 | 34% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:48 am / 8:33 pm | 7:08 am / 8:01 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 69°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 71°F
- Noon87°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 70°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 71°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (11 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more29 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 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 4.4 in; a dry August brings about 2.3 in and a wet one about 6.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 97°F
- Coolest August1994: average high 87°F
- Wettest August2013: 10.1 in
- Driest August2014: 1.1 in
- Highest reading105°F (August 10, 2007)
- Lowest reading56°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 | 92°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 71°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -4°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN199 mi · high 82°F · 14 wet days
How Macon ranks in August
- Normal high86th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days270th driest of 378
- Comfortable days295th most of 341
What to pack for Macon in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 29 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 510 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Macon in August?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 71°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 105°F (August 10, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Macon in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2013 (10.1 in); the driest was in 2014 (1.1 in).
Is August a good time to visit Macon?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Macon (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Macon Middle Ga Rgnl Airport (USW00003813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Juliette (USC00094728), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 450 ft (80 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Middle Georgia Regional Airport (722170-03813), 11 mi S of the city center, 343 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.