College Station, TX weather in August
In August, College Station sees highs around 97°F and lows around 75°F: hot, with some rain. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in College Station. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 3.1 in total
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 73°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 24% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 8:20 pm | 7:01 am / 7:49 pm |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | 12.8 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 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
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 3.1 in; a dry August brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 3.6 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 August2004: average high 92°F
- Wettest August2017: 21.0 in
- Driest August1993: 0.08 in
- Highest reading109°F (August 28, 2011)
- Lowest reading60°F (August 29, 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 | 95°F | 97°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 75°F | 70°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by +2°F from July and -6°F into September.
How College Station ranks in August
- Normal high32nd warmest of 378 cities; 12th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days125th driest of 378
What to pack for College Station in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 640 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is College Station in August?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (most recently on August 28, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in College Station in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (21.0 in); the driest was in 1993 (0.08 in).
Is August a good time to visit College Station?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for College Station (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: College Stn (USW00003904), 3.2 mi SW of the city center, 305 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Washington Sp (USC00419491), 24 mi SSE of the city center, 215 ft (126 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).