Lubbock, TX weather in August
Expect hot weather with some rain in Lubbock in August, with highs near 92°F and lows near 68°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in Lubbock. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 92°F
- Normal low
- 68°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 94°F | 89°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 65°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:59 am / 8:47 pm | 7:20 am / 8:14 pm |
| Daylight | 13.8 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 am69°Fdew point 60°F
- 9 am77°Fdew point 62°F
- Noon86°Fdew point 61°F
- 3 pm90°Fdew point 59°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 pm79°Fdew point 60°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Lubbock (6 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 45% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 24%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more22 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 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
- 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 1.7 in; a dry August brings about 0.6 in and a wet one about 2.3 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 99°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 87°F
- Wettest August2017: 4.8 in
- Driest August2000: 0.01 in
- Highest reading109°F (August 26, 2019)
- Lowest reading51°F (August 26, 2010)
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 | 92°F | 85°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 68°F | 60°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -7°F into September.
How Lubbock ranks in August
- Normal high90th warmest of 378 cities; 35th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days129th driest of 378
- Comfortable days225th most of 341
What to pack for Lubbock in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 92°F and about 4 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 460 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 9% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Lubbock in August?
The normal high is 92°F and the normal low is 68°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (August 26, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Lubbock in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.7 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (4.9 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.01 in).
Is August a good time to visit Lubbock?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Lubbock (39 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 22 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Lubbock (USW00023042), 5.8 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lubbock International Airport (722670-23042), 6.4 mi NNE of the city center, 3,259 ft (56 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.