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Everett, WA weather in August

NOAA 1991-2020 normals and daily records · Everett all year

Expect mild, mostly dry weather in Everett in August, with highs near 76°F and lows near 55°F. Rain falls on about 6 days. It is one of the warmest months in Everett. Great for outdoor plans.

Normal high
76°F
Normal low
55°F
Wet days
6
1.0 in total
Muggy days
0
dew point 65°F+

How August changes from start to finish

Normal values at the start and end of August
August 1August 31
Normal high76°F74°F
Normal low57°F53°F
Chance of a wet day15%23%
Sunrise / sunset5:45 am / 8:45 pm6:25 am / 7:52 pm
Daylight15.0 h13.4 h

Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Pacific Time).

A typical August day

  1. 6 am60°Fdew point 54°F
  2. 9 am65°Fdew point 54°F
  3. Noon71°Fdew point 54°F
  4. 3 pm76°Fdew point 53°F
  5. 6 pm74°Fdew point 53°F
  6. 9 pm67°Fdew point 53°F

NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Seattle Boeing Fld (31 mi away); average wind 5 mph.

What kind of days to expect

  • Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F25 of 31
  • Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph6 of 31
  • Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
  • Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 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 1.0 in; a dry August brings about 0.3 in and a wet one about 1.4 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.

How August varies from year to year

  • Warmest August, 1991-20201997: average high 79°F
  • Coolest August1992: average high 71°F
  • Wettest August2004: 3.0 in
  • Driest August2012: no measurable precipitation
  • Highest reading100°F (August 17, 2020)
  • Lowest reading41°F (August 20, 2001)

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

JulyAugustSeptember
Normal high75°F76°F70°F
Normal low55°F55°F50°F
Wet days569
Comfortable days252524
Daylight15.6 h14.3 h12.6 h

Highs change by +1°F from July and -6°F into September.

Nearby alternatives in August

How Everett ranks in August

  • Normal high352nd warmest of 378 cities; 7th of 9 in Washington
  • Wet days110th driest of 378
  • Comfortable days7th most of 341

What to pack for Everett in August

  • Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.3 hours of daylight and highs near 76°F

Heating and cooling

August has 44 heating degree days and 58 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.

Questions

How hot is Everett in August?

The normal high is 76°F and the normal low is 55°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 100°F (August 17, 2020).

Does it rain a lot in Everett in August?

About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 1.0 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (3.1 in); the driest was in 2012, with no measurable precipitation.

Is August a good time to visit Everett?

August ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Everett (88 out of 100). It has about 25 comfortable days. The best months are July and August.

Where the numbers come from

  • Temperature and frost dates: Everett (USC00452675), 0.4 mi SE of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Seattle Sand Pt WSFO (USW00094290), 20 mi S of the city center, 60 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Humidity and wind by hour: Seattle Boeing Fld (USW00024234), 31 mi S of the city center, 20 ft (64 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
  • Daily humidity and wind: Boeing Fld/King Co Intl Airport (727935-24234), 30 mi S of the city center, 25 ft (59 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).