Abilene, TX weather in August
In August, Abilene sees highs around 96°F and lows around 72°F: hot and often humid, with some rain. Expect about 6 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Abilene. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 96°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 12
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 98°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 70°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:53 am / 8:37 pm | 7:13 am / 8:05 pm |
| Daylight | 13.7 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 (Central Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am73°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am81°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon89°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm92°Fdew point 61°F
- 6 pm91°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 62°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Abilene Rgnl Airport (4 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 74% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 15%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more25 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more12 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 2.5 in; a dry August brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 102°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 88°F
- Wettest August2007: 7.1 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading109°F (August 26, 2019)
- Lowest reading50°F (August 28, 1992)
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 | 96°F | 96°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 72°F | 65°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX226 mi · high 91°F · 8 wet days
How Abilene ranks in August
- Normal high40th warmest of 378 cities; 16th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days117th driest of 378
- Comfortable days313th most of 341
What to pack for Abilene in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 96°F and about 12 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 595 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Abilene in August?
The normal high is 96°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (August 26, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Abilene in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2007 (7.1 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Abilene?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Abilene (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 25 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Abilene Rgnl Airport (USW00013962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,790 ft (85 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Abilene Regional Airport (722660-13962), 4.0 mi SE of the city center, 1,787 ft (82 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.