Suffolk, VA weather in August
In August, Suffolk sees highs around 85°F and lows around 69°F: warm and oppressively humid, with frequent rain. Expect about 11 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Suffolk.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 69°F
- Wet days
- 11
- 5.8 in total
- Muggy days
- 25
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 67°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 39% | 33% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:12 am / 8:13 pm | 6:36 am / 7:36 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 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 (Eastern Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am72°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 am79°Fdew point 70°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 68°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 68°F
- 6 pm80°Fdew point 69°F
- 9 pm76°Fdew point 69°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Langley AFB (28 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 44% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more25 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 5.8 in; a dry August brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 7.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 4 days bring half an inch or more, and about 2 an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202007: average high 89°F
- Coolest August1994: average high 83°F
- Wettest August1992: 19.2 in
- Driest August2016: 1.4 in
- Highest reading103°F (August 1, 2004)
- Lowest reading53°F (August 26, 2013)
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 | 87°F | 85°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 69°F | 63°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -5°F into September.
How Suffolk ranks in August
- Normal high208th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days303rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days218th most of 341
What to pack for Suffolk in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 25 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 11 days
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 367 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Suffolk in August?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 69°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 103°F (August 1, 2004).
Does it rain a lot in Suffolk in August?
About 11 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 5.8 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 1992 (19.2 in); the driest was in 2016 (1.5 in).
Is August a good time to visit Suffolk?
August ranks 9th of 12 months on our comfort score for Suffolk (47 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Suffolk Lake Kilby (USC00448192), 1.0 mi W of the city center, 22 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Langley AFB (USW00013702), 28 mi NNE of the city center, 10 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Norfolk NAS (723085-13750), 22 mi NE of the city center, 17 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.