Medora, ND weather in August
Medora is warm in August, with some rain: highs average 85°F and nights drop to about 53°F. Expect about 6 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Medora.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 53°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.4 in total
- Daylight
- 14.2 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 57°F | 49°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 24% | 22% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:33 am / 8:26 pm | 6:12 am / 7:36 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 13.4 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)8 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more13 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 1.4 in; a dry August brings about 0.8 in and a wet one about 1.8 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202003: average high 94°F
- Coolest August2014: average high 78°F
- Wettest August1999: 2.5 in
- Driest August1994: 0.1 in
- Highest reading108°F (August 8, 2001)
- Lowest reading33°F (August 31, 1994)
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 | 86°F | 85°F | 74°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 53°F | 43°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 8 | 8 | 14 |
| Daylight | 15.4 h | 14.2 h | 12.6 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -11°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Keystone, SD209 mi · high 78°F · 9 wet days
How Medora ranks in August
- Normal high204th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in North Dakota
- Wet days124th driest of 378
What to pack for Medora in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 53°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 85°F
Heating and cooling
August has 43 heating degree days and 173 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Medora in August?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 53°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 108°F (August 8, 2001).
Does it rain a lot in Medora in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1999 (2.5 in); the driest was in 1994 (0.1 in).
Is August a good time to visit Medora?
August ranks 6th of 12 months on our comfort score for Medora (57 out of 100). It has about 8 comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 13 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Medora (USC00325813), 0.2 mi NNW of the city center, 2,268 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: snow depth, humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).