Tyler, TX weather in August
Expect hot, oppressively humid weather with some rain in Tyler in August, with highs near 94°F and lows near 73°F. Rain falls on about 7 days. It is one of the warmest months in Tyler. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 94°F
- Normal low
- 73°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 2.9 in total
- Muggy days
- 26
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 74°F | 71°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 21% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:35 am / 8:19 pm | 6:55 am / 7:47 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more26 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more26 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 2.9 in; a dry August brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring 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 103°F
- Coolest August2017: average high 90°F
- Wettest August2017: 11.7 in
- Driest August1999: 0.1 in
- Highest reading108°F (August 19, 2011)
- Lowest reading56°F (August 28, 1992)
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 | 74°F | 73°F | 67°F |
| Wet days | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.3 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by +1°F from July and -6°F into September.
How Tyler ranks in August
- Normal high70th warmest of 378 cities; 31st of 38 in Texas
- Wet days133rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days256th most of 341
What to pack for Tyler in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 94°F and about 26 muggy days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 570 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 12% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Tyler in August?
The normal high is 94°F and the normal low is 73°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 108°F (August 19, 2011).
Does it rain a lot in Tyler in August?
About 7 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2017 (11.7 in); the driest was in 1999 (0.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Tyler?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Tyler (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 26 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Tyler (USC00419207), 3.1 mi S of the city center, 550 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Hawkins (USC00414020), 17 mi NNE of the city center, 335 ft (205 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tyler Pounds Regional Arpt (722448-13972), 6.0 mi W of the city center, 523 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).