North Conway, NH weather in August
Expect warm weather with frequent rain in North Conway in August, with highs near 80°F and lows near 56°F. Rain falls on about 11 days. It is one of the warmest months in North Conway. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 80°F
- Normal low
- 56°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 41% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:32 am / 8:09 pm | 6:06 am / 7:22 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.3 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 am63°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon76°Fdew point 60°F
- 3 pm75°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Portland Intl Jetport (50 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more2 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.4 in; a dry August brings about 2.8 in and a wet one about 6.0 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, 1991-20202001: average high 85°F
- Coolest August2008: average high 74°F
- Wettest August2011: 10.3 in
- Driest August1996: 1.3 in
- Highest reading100°F (August 10, 2001)
- Lowest reading42°F (August 20, 2007)
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 | 81°F | 80°F | 72°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 56°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 14 | 11 | 11 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 13 | 18 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 14.0 h | 12.5 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY142 mi · high 73°F · 13 wet days
How North Conway ranks in August
- Normal high310th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 4 in New Hampshire
- Wet days315th driest of 378
- Comfortable days40th most of 341
What to pack for North Conway in August
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
August has 28 heating degree days and 118 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is North Conway in August?
The normal high is 80°F and the normal low is 56°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 100°F (August 10, 2001).
Does it rain a lot in North Conway in August?
About 11 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 2011 (10.3 in); the driest was in 1996 (1.3 in).
Is August a good time to visit North Conway?
August ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for North Conway (67 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 2 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: N Conway (USC00275995), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 522 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Portland Intl Jetport (USW00014764), 50 mi SE of the city center, 45 ft (481 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: St. JOHNSBURY(AMOS) (726140-54742), 51 mi WNW of the city center, 697 ft (171 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).