Wichita Falls, TX weather in August
Expect hot, often humid weather with some rain in Wichita Falls in August, with highs near 97°F and lows near 72°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in Wichita Falls. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 97°F
- Normal low
- 72°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 2.5 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 99°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 69°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 18% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:45 am / 8:34 pm | 7:07 am / 8:01 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 am73°Fdew point 66°F
- 9 am83°Fdew point 67°F
- Noon91°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm95°Fdew point 63°F
- 6 pm92°Fdew point 63°F
- 9 pm83°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wichita Falls Muni Airport (5 mi away); average wind 10 mph; clear or few clouds in 50% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 26%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more27 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 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 2.5 in; a dry August brings about 1.3 in and a wet one about 3.0 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 107°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 89°F
- Wettest August2005: 7.4 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading112°F (August 2, 2012)
- Lowest reading53°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 | 97°F | 97°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 72°F | 64°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.4 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -9°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Amarillo, TX210 mi · high 91°F · 8 wet days
How Wichita Falls ranks in August
- Normal high34th warmest of 378 cities; 14th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days118th driest of 378
- Comfortable days341st most of 341
What to pack for Wichita Falls in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 97°F and about 17 muggy days
- Layers – afternoons near 97°F but nights near 72°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 590 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 11% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Wichita Falls in August?
The normal high is 97°F and the normal low is 72°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (most recently on August 2, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Wichita Falls in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.5 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2005 (7.4 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Wichita Falls?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Wichita Falls (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 27 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: Wichita Falls Muni Airport (USW00013966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,017 ft (68 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Muni Airport (723510-13966), 4.5 mi N of the city center, 1,012 ft (63 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.