Greensboro, NC weather in August
Expect warm, humid weather with frequent rain in Greensboro in August, with highs near 87°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Greensboro.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:26 am / 8:24 pm | 6:50 am / 7:48 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am69°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am76°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm84°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm75°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (9 mi away); average wind 6 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 more9 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more21 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 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 4.4 in; a dry August brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.6 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 94°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 81°F
- Wettest August2003: 9.2 in
- Driest August2007: 1.4 in
- Highest reading101°F (August 9, 2007)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 23, 1997)
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 | 89°F | 87°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 68°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Columbia, SC159 mi · high 94°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV155 mi · high 80°F · 10 wet days
How Greensboro ranks in August
- Normal high181st warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days271st driest of 378
- Comfortable days197th most of 341
What to pack for Greensboro in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 382 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Greensboro in August?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 101°F (August 9, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Greensboro in August?
About 10 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 2003 (9.2 in); the driest was in 2007 (1.4 in).
Is August a good time to visit Greensboro?
August ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Greensboro (47 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (USW00013723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 890 ft (67 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Piedmont Triad International Airport (723170-13723), 8.6 mi WNW of the city center, 902 ft (79 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).