Fredericksburg, TX weather in August
In August, Fredericksburg sees highs around 94°F and lows around 70°F: hot, often humid and mostly dry. There are about 5 days with rain. It is one of the warmest months in Fredericksburg. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 70°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 2.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 12
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 68°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 14% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:54 am / 8:29 pm | 7:11 am / 7:59 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).
A typical August day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 am80°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 63°F
- 3 pm94°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm91°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm83°Fdew point 63°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Junction Kimble Co Airport (56 mi away); average wind 6 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 more28 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more12 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
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 0.8 in and a wet one about 4.0 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 102°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 91°F
- Wettest August2007: 8.1 in
- Driest August1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading107°F (August 30, 2011)
- Lowest reading54°F (August 11, 2003)
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 | 94°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 71°F | 70°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 13.9 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by +1°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Laredo, TX195 mi · high 101°F · 5 wet days
How Fredericksburg ranks in August
- Normal high62nd warmest of 378 cities; 28th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days97th driest of 378
- Comfortable days323rd most of 341
What to pack for Fredericksburg in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F and about 12 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 533 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Fredericksburg in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 70°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 107°F (most recently on August 30, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Fredericksburg 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 2007 (8.1 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Fredericksburg?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Fredericksburg (35 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are February, March and November.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Fredericksburg (USC00413329), 3.3 mi SW of the city center, 1,685 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Junction Kimble Co Airport (USW00013973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,749 ft (52 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Kimble County Airport (747400-13973), 56 mi WNW of the city center, 1,711 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).