Arlington, TX weather in August
In August, Arlington sees highs around 96°F and lows around 76°F: hot, humid and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Arlington. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 96°F
- Normal low
- 76°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 24
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 77°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 19% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 8:27 pm | 7:02 am / 7:54 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 am77°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon91°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm94°Fdew point 66°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm85°Fdew point 67°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Dallas Ft Worth Airport (12 mi away); average wind 9 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more28 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more24 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow5 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 2.4 in; a dry August brings about 1.4 in and a wet one about 3.1 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 104°F
- Coolest August1992: average high 91°F
- Wettest August1991: 9.4 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading110°F (August 2, 2011)
- Lowest reading59°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 | 76°F | 76°F | 69°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -7°F into September.
How Arlington ranks in August
- Normal high44th warmest of 378 cities; 19th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days90th driest of 378
- Comfortable days314th most of 341
What to pack for Arlington in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 96°F and about 24 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 643 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Arlington in August?
The normal high is 96°F and the normal low is 76°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 110°F (August 2, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Arlington in August?
About 5 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1991 (9.4 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Arlington?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Arlington (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, snowfall, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 560 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Arlington Six Flags (USC00410337), 2.5 mi NE of the city center, 536 ft (67 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Ft Worth WSFO (USC00413285), 13 mi WNW of the city center, 644 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Arlington Muni Airport (USW00053907), 5.0 mi S of the city center, 630 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Dallas/Ft Worth International Airport (722590-03927), 12 mi NNE of the city center, 544 ft (59 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.