Sugar Land, TX weather in August
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Sugar Land in August, with highs near 94°F and lows near 76°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Sugar Land. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 76°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 5.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 31
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 96°F | 92°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 75°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 28% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:42 am / 8:15 pm | 6:59 am / 7:46 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 am76°Fdew point 73°F
- 9 am85°Fdew point 74°F
- Noon90°Fdew point 72°F
- 3 pm92°Fdew point 71°F
- 6 pm88°Fdew point 72°F
- 9 pm82°Fdew point 73°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Houston Intercont Airport (30 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 12% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 48%.
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 more28 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more31 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 5.2 in; a dry August brings about 2.4 in and a wet one about 5.9 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202011: average high 101°F
- Coolest August2002: average high 92°F
- Wettest August2017: 33.5 in
- Driest August2018: 0.8 in
- Highest reading108°F (August 27, 2011)
- Lowest reading63°F (August 17, 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 | 95°F | 94°F | 90°F |
| Normal low | 76°F | 76°F | 72°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -4°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: College Station, TX81 mi · high 97°F · 6 wet days
How Sugar Land ranks in August
- Normal high63rd warmest of 378 cities; 29th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days229th driest of 378
What to pack for Sugar Land in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F and about 31 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 618 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 14% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Sugar Land in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 76°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 108°F (August 27, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Sugar Land in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.2 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (33.5 in); the driest was in 2018 (0.8 in).
Is August a good time to visit Sugar Land?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Sugar Land (33 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature and frost dates: Houston Sugarland Mem (USW00012977), 1.3 mi W of the city center, 82 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain: Houston-Westbury (USC00414325), 2.8 mi N of the city center, 50 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Sugar Land (USC00418728), 1.3 mi W of the city center, 84 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Houston Intercont Airport (USW00012960), 30 mi NNE of the city center, 95 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Ellington Field Airport (722436-12906), 28 mi E of the city center, 32 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.