Fayetteville, NC weather in August
In August, Fayetteville sees highs around 89°F and lows around 69°F: hot and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. There are about 10 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Fayetteville.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 26
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 87°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:24 am / 8:18 pm | 6:47 am / 7:44 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 am72°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 69°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm84°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 70°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Fayetteville Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 43% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more26 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in8 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 5.2 in; a dry August brings about 3.6 in and a wet one about 6.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 94°F
- Coolest August2012: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2004: 9.0 in
- Driest August2007: 0.7 in
- Highest reading104°F (August 10, 2007)
- Lowest reading54°F (August 17, 2013)
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 | 91°F | 89°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 69°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Columbia, SC143 mi · high 94°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV241 mi · high 80°F · 10 wet days
How Fayetteville ranks in August
- Normal high154th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days287th driest of 378
- Comfortable days237th most of 341
What to pack for Fayetteville in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 26 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 437 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fayetteville in August?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 104°F (August 10, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Fayetteville in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (9.0 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.7 in).
Is August a good time to visit Fayetteville?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fayetteville (42 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fayetteville (PWC) (USC00313017), 1.2 mi ENE of the city center, 96 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Fayetteville Rgnl Airport (USW00093740), 4.2 mi S of the city center, 186 ft (84 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Pope AFB (USW00013714), 11 mi NW of the city center, 218 ft (116 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Simmons AAF Airport (746930-93737), 6.3 mi NNW of the city center, 244 ft (142 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.