Topeka, KS weather in August
In August, Topeka sees highs around 89°F and lows around 67°F: hot and humid, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. It is one of the warmest months in Topeka.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 29% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:23 am / 8:34 pm | 6:50 am / 7:55 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am68°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Topeka Muni Airport (3 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 78% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 14%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 4.5 in; a dry August brings about 2.0 in and a wet one about 5.9 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, 1991-20202000: average high 98°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 83°F
- Wettest August2019: 12.0 in
- Driest August2000: 0.6 in
- Highest reading112°F (August 2, 2011)
- Lowest reading48°F (August 31, 2009)
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 | 90°F | 89°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 67°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.7 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Des Moines, IA207 mi · high 84°F · 9 wet days
How Topeka ranks in August
- Normal high151st warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days183rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days182nd most of 341
What to pack for Topeka in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 20 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
August has 1 heating degree days and 399 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Topeka in August?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (August 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Topeka in August?
About 9 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 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.6 in).
Is August a good time to visit Topeka?
August ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Topeka (44 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 15 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Topeka Muni Airport (USW00013996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 876 ft (72 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Philip Billard Municipal Airport (724560-13996), 3.2 mi ENE of the city center, 880 ft (68 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.