Shreveport, LA weather in August
In August, Shreveport sees highs around 95°F and lows around 73°F: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. There are about 7 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Shreveport. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 28
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 22% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:29 am / 8:13 pm | 6:49 am / 7:41 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 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 (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am74°Fdew point 71°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 72°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 70°F
- 3 pm92°Fdew point 69°F
- 6 pm89°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm81°Fdew point 70°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Shreveport (7 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 33%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more26 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 2.9 in; a dry August brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 4.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 104°F
- Coolest August1996: average high 89°F
- Wettest August1991: 9.2 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading109°F (August 17, 2011)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 17, 1992)
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 | 95°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 73°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by +1°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Fayetteville, AR246 mi · high 89°F · 8 wet days
How Shreveport ranks in August
- Normal high55th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 5 in Louisiana
- Wet days132nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days307th most of 341
What to pack for Shreveport in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F and about 28 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 587 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Shreveport in August?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (most recently on August 17, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Shreveport in August?
About 7 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Shreveport?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Shreveport (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Shreveport (USW00013957), 7.4 mi SW of the city center, 273 ft (123 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Shreveport Downtown Airport (USW00053905), 1.3 mi NNE of the city center, 179 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Shreveport Regional Airport (722480-13957), 6.9 mi SW of the city center, 228 ft (78 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.