High Point, NC weather in August
High Point is hot and humid in August, with some rain: highs average 88°F and nights drop to about 68°F. Expect about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in High Point.
- Normal high
- 88°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 86°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 35% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:27 am / 8:25 pm | 6:51 am / 7:49 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 (10 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more12 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 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 5.1 in; a dry August brings about 3.3 in and a wet one about 6.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 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 97°F
- Coolest August2013: average high 83°F
- Wettest August2008: 13.0 in
- Driest August2007: 0.3 in
- Highest reading104°F (August 21, 2007)
- Lowest reading41°F (August 23, 2011)
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 | 88°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 68°F | 62°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Columbia, SC147 mi · high 94°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV157 mi · high 80°F · 10 wet days
How High Point ranks in August
- Normal high165th warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 10 in North Carolina
- Wet days252nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days215th most of 341
What to pack for High Point in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 88°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 408 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is High Point in August?
The normal high is 88°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 104°F (most recently on August 21, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in High Point in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.1 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2008 (13.0 in); the driest was in 2007 (0.3 in).
Is August a good time to visit High Point?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for High Point (44 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 12 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: High Pt (USC00314063), 2.1 mi ENE of the city center, 900 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall, snow depth and humidity and wind by hour: Piedmont Triad Intl Airport (USW00013723), 10 mi NNE of the city center, 890 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Piedmont Triad International Airport (723170-13723), 10 mi NNE of the city center, 902 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).