Amarillo, TX weather in August
August in Amarillo: hot, with some rain. Highs 91°F, lows 65°F, about 8 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Amarillo.
- Normal high
- 91°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 8
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 2
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 93°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 27% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:56 am / 8:50 pm | 7:19 am / 8:16 pm |
| Daylight | 13.9 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 am66°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 60°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 59°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 58°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Amarillo (7 mi away); average wind 12 mph; clear or few clouds in 66% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 20%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F1 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more2 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow8 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 2.9 in; a dry August brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.9 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 100°F
- Coolest August2017: average high 85°F
- Wettest August2009: 8.1 in
- Driest August2000: 0.3 in
- Highest reading107°F (August 3, 2012)
- Lowest reading48°F (August 26, 2010)
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 | 93°F | 91°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 65°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Wichita Falls, TX210 mi · high 97°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Taos, NM225 mi · high 81°F · 10 wet days
How Amarillo ranks in August
- Normal high110th warmest of 378 cities; 37th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days163rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days186th most of 341
What to pack for Amarillo in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 91°F and about 2 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 91°F but nights near 65°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 8 days
Heating and cooling
August has 1 heating degree days and 408 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Amarillo in August?
The normal high is 91°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 107°F (August 3, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Amarillo in August?
About 8 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2009 (8.1 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.3 in).
Is August a good time to visit Amarillo?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Amarillo (42 out of 100). It has about 1 comfortable day and about 19 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Amarillo (USW00023047), 7.0 mi E of the city center, 3,587 ft (83 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Amarillo Rick Husband Intl Airport (723630-23047), 6.5 mi E of the city center, 3,607 ft (63 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.