Huntington, WV weather in August
Expect warm, often humid weather with some rain in Huntington in August, with highs near 86°F and lows near 65°F. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Huntington.
- Normal high
- 86°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 4.0 in total
- Muggy days
- 17
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 84°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 63°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 36% | 29% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:32 am / 8:40 pm | 6:58 am / 8:01 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 h | 13.1 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 am66°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 65°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 65°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 66°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Huntington Tri State Airport (7 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 55% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 29%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more7 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more17 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in6 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 2.5 in and a wet one about 5.3 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, 1991-20202007: average high 92°F
- Coolest August1997: average high 81°F
- Wettest August2005: 6.7 in
- Driest August2015: 1.2 in
- Highest reading103°F (August 16, 2007)
- Lowest reading50°F (August 16, 2014)
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 | 86°F | 86°F | 80°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 65°F | 58°F |
| Wet days | 12 | 10 | 8 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by 0°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: Carmel, IN224 mi · high 82°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Fayetteville, WV77 mi · high 80°F · 10 wet days
How Huntington ranks in August
- Normal high197th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 4 in West Virginia
- Wet days255th driest of 378
- Comfortable days173rd most of 341
What to pack for Huntington in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 86°F and about 17 muggy days
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 1 heating degree days and 316 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 6% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Huntington in August?
The normal high is 86°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 103°F (August 16, 2007).
Does it rain a lot in Huntington in August?
About 10 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 2005 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2015 (1.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Huntington?
August ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Huntington (50 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 7 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April, May and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Huntington Tri State Airport (USW00003860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Tri-State/M.j.fergus (724250-03860), 7.0 mi WSW of the city center, 824 ft (258 ft higher than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.