Springdale, UT weather in August
Expect very hot weather with some rain in Springdale in August, with highs near 98°F and lows near 69°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in Springdale. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 98°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 1.6 in total
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 100°F | 95°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 66°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 19% | 18% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:36 am / 8:39 pm | 7:01 am / 8:02 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain 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 snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 1.6 in; a dry August brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 2.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 104°F
- Coolest August2016: average high 95°F
- Wettest August2016: 5.1 in
- Driest August2002: 0.01 in
- Highest reading112°F (August 18, 2020)
- Lowest reading52°F (August 30, 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 | 100°F | 98°F | 91°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 69°F | 61°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Furnace Creek, CA220 mi · high 116°F · 1 wet day
- Drier: St. George, UT33 mi · high 100°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Bryce Canyon City, UT57 mi · high 78°F · 10 wet days
How Springdale ranks in August
- Normal high17th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days120th driest of 378
What to pack for Springdale in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 98°F
- Layers – afternoons near 98°F but nights near 69°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 569 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 10% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Springdale in August?
The normal high is 98°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 112°F (most recently on August 18, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Springdale in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.6 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2016 (5.1 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.01 in).
Is August a good time to visit Springdale?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Springdale (35 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 March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Zion NP (USC00429717), 1.7 mi NE of the city center, 4,038 ft (131 ft higher 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).