Terlingua, TX weather in August
Terlingua is very hot and mostly dry in August: highs average 100°F and nights drop to about 73°F. Expect about 5 wet days. Midday heat is the main thing to plan around.
- Normal high
- 100°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 5
- 1.2 in total
- Daylight
- 13.2 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 101°F | 98°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 72°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 17% | 16% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:14 am / 8:46 pm | 7:31 am / 8:18 pm |
| Daylight | 13.5 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).
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 more30 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 1.2 in; a dry August brings about 0.7 in and a wet one about 1.4 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 107°F
- Coolest August1996: average high 95°F
- Wettest August2016: 5.3 in
- Driest August2015: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading113°F (August 27, 2019)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 30, 1996)
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 | 101°F | 100°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 73°F | 68°F |
| Wet days | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 13.8 h | 13.2 h | 12.3 h |
Highs change by -1°F from July and -5°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: El Paso, TX240 mi · high 94°F · 8 wet days
How Terlingua ranks in August
- Normal high15th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 38 in Texas
- Wet days81st driest of 378
What to pack for Terlingua in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 100°F
- Layers – afternoons near 100°F but nights near 73°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 663 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 13% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Terlingua in August?
The normal high is 100°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 113°F (August 27, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Terlingua in August?
About 5 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.2 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (5.3 in); the driest was in 2015, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Terlingua?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Terlingua (34 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 30 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and December.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Lajitas (USC00414950), 9.3 mi WSW of the city center, 2,403 ft (486 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Terlingua (USC00418924), 2.3 mi NE of the city center, 2,633 ft (256 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).