Murfreesboro, TN weather in August
In August, Murfreesboro sees highs around 89°F and lows around 67°F: hot and humid, with some rain. There are about 10 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Murfreesboro.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 67°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 3.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 21
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 89°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 64°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:53 am / 7:50 pm | 6:16 am / 7:14 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 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 (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am71°Fdew point 67°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 68°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 66°F
- 3 pm87°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm83°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 pm77°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Nashville Intl 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°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more14 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 3.6 in; a dry August brings about 2.5 in and a wet one about 4.5 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 99°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 83°F
- Wettest August2010: 7.5 in
- Driest August1991: 1.2 in
- Highest reading106°F (August 18, 2007)
- Lowest reading44°F (August 24, 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 | 89°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 68°F | 67°F | 59°F |
| Wet days | 11 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: Evansville, IN161 mi · high 88°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Gatlinburg, TN162 mi · high 82°F · 14 wet days
How Murfreesboro ranks in August
- Normal high150th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 7 in Tennessee
- Wet days254th driest of 378
- Comfortable days207th most of 341
What to pack for Murfreesboro in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F and about 21 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 1 heating degree days and 397 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Murfreesboro in August?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 67°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 106°F (most recently on August 18, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Murfreesboro in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.6 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2010 (7.6 in); the driest was in 1991 (1.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Murfreesboro?
August ranks 10th of 12 months on our comfort score for Murfreesboro (43 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 14 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Murfreesboro 5 N (USC00406371), 5.2 mi N of the city center, 535 ft (78 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Nashville Intl Airport (USW00013897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 600 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nashville International Airport (723270-13897), 25 mi NW of the city center, 587 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.