Bowling Green, KY weather in August
August in Bowling Green: hot and humid, with some rain. Highs 89°F, lows 68°F, about 9 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Bowling Green.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 3.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:51 am / 7:53 pm | 6:15 am / 7:16 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 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 am69°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (2 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more15 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 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 3.9 in; a dry August brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 5.5 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 98°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 82°F
- Wettest August2014: 11.3 in
- Driest August2008: 0.7 in
- Highest reading106°F (August 16, 2007)
- Lowest reading49°F (August 14, 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 | 90°F | 89°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 68°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 9 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN186 mi · high 82°F · 14 wet days
How Bowling Green ranks in August
- Normal high141st warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 3 in Kentucky
- Wet days184th driest of 378
- Comfortable days202nd most of 341
What to pack for Bowling Green in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 419 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Bowling Green in August?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 106°F (August 16, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Bowling Green in August?
About 9 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2014 (11.3 in); the driest was in 2008 (0.7 in).
Is August a good time to visit Bowling Green?
August ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Bowling Green (43 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 15 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: Bowling Green Warren Co Airport (USW00093808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Bow Grn-Warren Co. Rgnl Airport (746716-93808), 2.1 mi SSE of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).