Rutland, VT weather in August
In August, Rutland sees highs around 78°F and lows around 54°F: mild, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Rutland. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 78°F
- Normal low
- 54°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 5
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 80°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 51°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 37% | 34% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:41 am / 8:15 pm | 6:14 am / 7:29 pm |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.3 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am58°Fdew point 56°F
- 9 am66°Fdew point 58°F
- Noon73°Fdew point 57°F
- 3 pm74°Fdew point 57°F
- 6 pm70°Fdew point 58°F
- 9 pm63°Fdew point 57°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Barre Montpelier Airport (45 mi away); average wind 5 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F13 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more5 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow11 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in7 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 4.0 in; a dry August brings about 2.7 in and a wet one about 5.0 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 3 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202005: average high 83°F
- Coolest August2008: average high 75°F
- Wettest August2011: 11.2 in
- Driest August2001: 1.4 in
- Highest reading95°F (August 2, 2006)
- Lowest reading40°F (August 22, 2007)
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 | 80°F | 78°F | 71°F |
| Normal low | 56°F | 54°F | 46°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 9 | 13 | 17 |
| Daylight | 15.1 h | 13.9 h | 12.5 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Springfield, MA106 mi · high 83°F · 10 wet days
- Cooler: Lake Placid, NY68 mi · high 73°F · 13 wet days
How Rutland ranks in August
- Normal high328th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 3 in Vermont
- Wet days308th driest of 378
- Comfortable days37th most of 341
What to pack for Rutland in August
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
August has 48 heating degree days and 87 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Rutland in August?
The normal high is 78°F and the normal low is 54°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 95°F (August 2, 2006).
Does it rain a lot in Rutland in August?
About 11 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.0 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2011 (11.2 in); the driest was in 2001 (1.4 in).
Is August a good time to visit Rutland?
August ranks 4th of 12 months on our comfort score for Rutland (68 out of 100). It has about 13 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May, June and September.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Rutland (USC00436995), 1.1 mi NNW of the city center, 620 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Barre Montpelier Airport (USW00094705), 45 mi NNE of the city center, 1,126 ft (478 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Lebanon Municipal Airport (726116-94765), 33 mi E of the city center, 554 ft (94 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).