Concord, NC weather in August
In August, Concord sees highs around 90°F and lows around 67°F: hot and humid, with frequent rain. There are about 10 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Concord.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 23
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 91°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 28% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:31 am / 8:26 pm | 6:54 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am70°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am78°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon84°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm86°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Charlotte Douglas Airport (25 mi away); average wind 5 mph; clear or few clouds in 21% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 52%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more16 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more23 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 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 4.5 in; a dry August brings about 2.9 in and a wet one about 5.7 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 August1992: average high 84°F
- Wettest August2008: 11.3 in
- Driest August2007: 0.4 in
- Highest reading105°F (August 11, 2007)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 25, 2018)
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 | 92°F | 90°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 67°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Asheville, NC112 mi · high 85°F · 12 wet days
How Concord ranks in August
- Normal high137th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days280th driest of 378
- Comfortable days236th most of 341
What to pack for Concord in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F and about 23 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 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 Concord in August?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 105°F (most recently on August 11, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Concord in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.5 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (11.4 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.4 in).
Is August a good time to visit Concord?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Concord (41 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 16 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Concord (USC00311975), 0.3 mi NW of the city center, 700 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Charlotte Douglas Airport (USW00013881), 25 mi WSW of the city center, 728 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Charlotte/Douglas International Airport (723140-13881), 25 mi WSW of the city center, 730 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.