Fort Worth, TX weather in August
Expect hot, humid, mostly dry weather in Fort Worth in August, with highs near 96°F and lows near 75°F. Rain falls on about 5 days. It is one of the warmest months in Fort Worth. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 96°F
- Normal low
- 75°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 20
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 97°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 15% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 8:27 pm | 7:03 am / 7:55 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 am75°Fdew point 68°F
- 9 am84°Fdew point 69°F
- Noon92°Fdew point 67°F
- 3 pm95°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 pm84°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Ft Worth Alliance Airport (17 mi away); average wind 7 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 more27 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more20 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 2.2 in; a dry August brings about 0.9 in and a wet one about 3.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings 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 89°F
- Wettest August2017: 6.4 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading110°F (August 3, 2011)
- Lowest reading60°F (August 12, 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 | 96°F | 96°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 75°F | 75°F | 67°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 -8°F into September.
How Fort Worth ranks in August
- Normal high42nd warmest of 378 cities; 18th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days96th driest of 378
- Comfortable days322nd most of 341
What to pack for Fort Worth in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 96°F and about 20 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 626 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fort Worth in August?
The normal high is 96°F and the normal low is 75°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 110°F (August 3, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Fort Worth in August?
About 5 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.2 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (6.4 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Fort Worth?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fort Worth (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 27 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March, April and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Ft Worth Meacham Fld (USW00013961), 6.9 mi NNW of the city center, 687 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Ft Worth WSFO (USC00413285), 7.6 mi N of the city center, 644 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Ft Worth Alliance Airport (USW00053909), 17 mi N of the city center, 685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Dallas Ft Worth Airport (USW00003927), 21 mi NE of the city center, 560 ft (93 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Fort Worth Naval Air Station Jrb/Carswell Field (722595-13911), 8.0 mi WNW of the city center, 608 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.