Corpus Christi, TX weather in August
August in Corpus Christi: hot and oppressively humid, with some rain. Highs 95°F, lows 76°F, rain on about 6 days. This is the peak of the warm season in Corpus Christi. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 95°F
- Normal low
- 76°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 75°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 16% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:52 am / 8:19 pm | 7:07 am / 7:51 pm |
| Daylight | 13.4 h | 12.7 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 74°F
- 9 am86°Fdew point 75°F
- Noon92°Fdew point 73°F
- 3 pm93°Fdew point 73°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 76°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Corpus Christi (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more29 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 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 2.8 in; a dry August brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 4.6 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, 1991-20202012: average high 99°F
- Coolest August2008: average high 91°F
- Wettest August1996: 8.6 in
- Driest August2012: 0.1 in
- Highest reading107°F (August 30, 2012)
- Lowest reading64°F (August 13, 2004)
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 | 94°F | 95°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 76°F | 73°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | 13.1 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by +1°F from July and -4°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Laredo, TX131 mi · high 101°F · 5 wet days
- Cooler: South Padre Island, TX118 mi · high 90°F · 6 wet days
How Corpus Christi ranks in August
- Normal high50th warmest of 378 cities; 25th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days121st driest of 378
- Comfortable days319th most of 341
What to pack for Corpus Christi in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 95°F and about 31 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 632 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Corpus Christi in August?
The normal high is 95°F and the normal low is 76°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 107°F (most recently on August 30, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Corpus Christi in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.8 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1996 (8.6 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.1 in).
Is August a good time to visit Corpus Christi?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Corpus Christi (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 29 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Corpus Christi (USW00012924), 7.1 mi W of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Corpus Christi International Airport (722510-12924), 7.4 mi WSW of the city center, 41 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).