Wichita, KS weather in August
Wichita is hot and often humid in August, with some rain: highs average 91°F and nights drop to about 69°F. There are about 8 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Wichita.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 4.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 25% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:33 am / 8:38 pm | 6:58 am / 8:00 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 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 (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm89°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm86°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita (6 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 58% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more18 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 4.3 in; a dry August brings about 2.2 in and a wet one about 5.8 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 101°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2005: 12.0 in
- Driest August2000: 0.1 in
- Highest reading111°F (August 2, 2011)
- Lowest reading53°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 | 93°F | 91°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 69°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Lee's Summit, MO181 mi · high 86°F · 7 wet days
How Wichita ranks in August
- Normal high109th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kansas
- Wet days160th driest of 378
- Comfortable days199th most of 341
What to pack for Wichita in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 18 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 462 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wichita in August?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 111°F (August 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita in August?
About 8 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.3 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.1 in).
Is August a good time to visit Wichita?
August ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 18 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Wichita (USW00003928), 6.3 mi WSW of the city center, 1,335 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Wichita Mcconnell AFB (USW00003923), 6.5 mi SE of the city center, 1,358 ft (55 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Wichita Eisenhower National (724500-03928), 5.9 mi WSW of the city center, 1,318 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.