Leavenworth, WA weather in August
In August, Leavenworth sees highs around 87°F and lows around 50°F: warm and dry. Rain falls on about 2 days. It is one of the warmest months in Leavenworth.
- Normal high
- 87°F
- Normal low
- 50°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.4 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 90°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 53°F | 47°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 8% | 10% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:40 am / 8:37 pm | 6:20 am / 7:45 pm |
| Daylight | 14.9 h | 13.4 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
- 6 am63°Fdew point 46°F
- 9 am72°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm85°Fdew point 43°F
- 6 pm82°Fdew point 45°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 45°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (26 mi away); average wind 9 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more14 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 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 0.4 in; a dry August brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.6 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202017: average high 92°F
- Coolest August1995: average high 81°F
- Wettest August2004: 2.1 in
- Driest August2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading105°F (August 2, 2009)
- Lowest reading36°F (August 13, 2009)
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 | 87°F | 78°F |
| Normal low | 51°F | 50°F | 42°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| Daylight | 15.5 h | 14.2 h | 12.6 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -9°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Kent, WA75 mi · high 78°F · 5 wet days
How Leavenworth ranks in August
- Normal high178th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 9 in Washington
- Wet days66th driest of 378
- Comfortable days139th most of 341
What to pack for Leavenworth in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 87°F
- Layers – afternoons near 87°F but nights near 50°F
- Sunglasses and sunscreen – about 14.2 hours of daylight and highs near 87°F
Heating and cooling
August has 33 heating degree days and 145 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 2% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Leavenworth in August?
The normal high is 87°F and the normal low is 50°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 105°F (August 2, 2009).
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in August?
About 2 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.4 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (2.1 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is August a good time to visit Leavenworth?
August ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Leavenworth (54 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 14 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are May and June.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and frost dates: Leavenworth 3 S (USC00454572), 2.7 mi SSW of the city center, 1,128 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snow depth: Wenatchee (USC00459074), 20 mi SE of the city center, 626 ft (545 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Wenatchee Pangborn Airport (USW00094239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,229 ft (58 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pangborn Memorial Airport (727825-94239), 26 mi ESE of the city center, 1,239 ft (68 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).