Ingham Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Ingham

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
23 mm
Avg Humidity
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71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-3.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Mild mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Ingham August Weather Overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Ingham, with average highs near 24.2°C and lows around 18.6°C (mean 21.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Ingham August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Ingham. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Augusts in Ingham were 1998 and 2017 — when the month averaged 22.5°C — while the coldest was 1990 at 19.7°C. Typical August days reach 24.2°C with nights near 18.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.2°C→22.0°C+0.8°C
Max Temp24.0°C→24.6°C+0.6°C
Min Temp18.4°C→19.3°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.0°C2 yr (4%)
20.0°C–21.0°C11 yr (24%)
21.0°C–22.0°C19 yr (42%)
22.0°C–23.0°C13 yr (29%)

Ingham August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Ingham, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1998 with 139 mm, while the driest was 1990 at 1 mm.

Ingham August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Ingham during August averages 71%. The most humid August was 1995 at 78%, and the least humid was 2001 at 62%.

Ingham August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Ingham. The sunniest Augusts were 2004 and 2018 at 5.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 3.9.

Ingham August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Ingham during August is 2.7 m/s. The windiest August was 1982 at 3.9 m/s, while the calmest was 1981 at 2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Ingham

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Ingham

🥶3rd coolest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Ingham Weather by Month

Ingham August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.2°C21.2°C21.2°C21.5°C22.0°C+0.8°C
Avg High24.0°C23.9°C24.0°C24.4°C24.7°C+0.7°C
Avg Low18.4°C18.4°C18.5°C18.6°C19.3°C+0.9°C
Avg Rain19 mm42 mm19 mm14 mm15 mm-5 mm

Extreme August Records in Ingham

🔥Warmest August30.3°C2020
🧊Coldest August10.8°C1990
🌧️Wettest August139 mm1998
🏜️Driest August1 mm1990
🌬️Windiest August3.9 m/s1982

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Ingham have risen by about 0.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 10.8°C (1990) to a record high of 30.3°C (2020).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm, with a wettest year of 139 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Ingham?

One of the best times to visit Ingham

August is one of the best times to visit Ingham. Expect days averaging 24.2°C and nights around 18.6°C (mean 21.4°C) — cooler than Ingham's yearly average — with low rainfall (23 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Ingham's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Ingham Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Ingham, with average highs near 24.2°C and lows around 18.6°C (mean 21.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 23 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 23 mm of rainfall in Ingham, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 139 mm (1998), and the driest just 1 mm (1990). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.9 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How August has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 24°C to 24.6°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 19.3°C over the same span.
August Weather in Ingham, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.8°C21.8°C18.8°C29.3°C13.1°C7 mm68%2.6 m/s5.2
202424.7°C22.2°C19.7°C27.6°C17.2°C38 mm75%2.7 m/s4.8
202324.6°C22.0°C19.4°C27.0°C17.4°C10 mm70%3.1 m/s5.2
202224.2°C21.5°C18.7°C27.5°C15.1°C7 mm73%2.8 m/s4.4
202124.7°C22.4°C20.0°C28.2°C15.9°C26 mm73%3 m/s4.5
202025.3°C22.1°C18.9°C30.3°C16.4°C1 mm65%2.7 m/s5.2
201924.2°C21.3°C18.4°C28.3°C14.2°C3 mm69%2.7 m/s5.1
201824.9°C21.8°C18.8°C27.9°C16.2°C1 mm65%2.4 m/s5.5
201725.3°C22.5°C19.7°C28.3°C17.5°C3 mm68%2.4 m/s5.3
201624.2°C21.6°C19.0°C29.2°C14.0°C18 mm72%3 m/s4.6
201524.6°C21.7°C18.8°C26.8°C14.3°C7 mm69%2.4 m/s5.4
201424.0°C21.1°C18.2°C26.1°C15.0°C29 mm70%2.8 m/s4.9
201325.2°C22.1°C19.1°C29.0°C16.3°C6 mm69%2.2 m/s5.4
201223.0°C20.2°C17.4°C25.8°C11.9°C12 mm75%2.2 m/s5
201123.4°C20.4°C17.5°C26.5°C13.5°C11 mm73%2.6 m/s5
201024.9°C22.1°C19.2°C27.8°C13.5°C49 mm73%2.6 m/s4.3
200925.2°C22.3°C19.4°C27.7°C17.5°C3 mm73%2.4 m/s5.3
200823.1°C20.2°C17.3°C25.3°C13.2°C3 mm70%2.7 m/s4.8
200723.9°C21.4°C18.9°C26.4°C14.3°C17 mm72%2.8 m/s4.5
200623.1°C20.2°C17.4°C25.3°C14.1°C7 mm70%2.6 m/s5.4
200523.0°C20.8°C18.6°C24.3°C13.0°C67 mm74%3.2 m/s4.4
200424.5°C21.2°C18.0°C26.7°C14.4°C9 mm63%2.2 m/s5.5
200324.4°C21.9°C19.5°C27.1°C13.8°C15 mm73%2.6 m/s4.8
200223.7°C21.3°C18.8°C26.6°C17.2°C37 mm71%2.8 m/s4.7
200125.0°C21.9°C18.8°C27.9°C16.0°C5 mm62%2.5 m/s5.4
200024.1°C21.0°C17.9°C28.7°C14.1°C25 mm72%2.5 m/s5.1
199923.1°C20.7°C18.2°C25.9°C14.8°C27 mm75%3 m/s4.6
1998 🔥 🌧️25.1°C22.5°C19.9°C27.9°C13.0°C139 mm75%2.6 m/s4.8
199723.5°C20.9°C18.2°C26.1°C14.8°C75 mm71%2.7 m/s4.8
199625.2°C22.1°C19.0°C28.6°C15.2°C12 mm69%2.7 m/s4.9
199522.4°C20.2°C18.1°C24.8°C11.4°C118 mm78%3.7 m/s3.9
199422.9°C20.3°C17.7°C25.1°C13.3°C14 mm71%3.3 m/s4.8
199323.8°C21.3°C18.8°C25.3°C14.8°C25 mm70%2.7 m/s4.9
199225.1°C22.0°C18.8°C30.2°C15.3°C10 mm71%2.4 m/s4.9
199124.9°C22.0°C19.0°C29.1°C17.0°C4 mm67%2.5 m/s4.9
1990 ❄️23.2°C19.7°C16.2°C27.1°C10.8°C1 mm66%2.2 m/s5.4
198922.7°C20.1°C17.4°C27.3°C12.8°C12 mm74%2.4 m/s4.9
198823.8°C21.3°C18.8°C26.8°C15.3°C40 mm76%3.1 m/s4.2
198724.7°C21.7°C18.6°C27.8°C14.5°C25 mm70%2.5 m/s5.1
198624.8°C21.6°C18.5°C28.5°C12.7°C23 mm68%2.5 m/s4.7
198524.5°C21.7°C18.9°C27.4°C14.5°C5 mm72%2.5 m/s5.3
198424.7°C21.5°C18.3°C27.8°C12.8°C6 mm69%2.4 m/s5.2
198323.3°C20.8°C18.3°C26.5°C13.1°C18 mm74%3 m/s—
198222.0°C19.8°C17.6°C24.0°C13.6°C31 mm74%3.9 m/s—
198125.7°C22.2°C18.8°C28.3°C15.6°C14 mm69%2 m/s—

Actual recorded August data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Ingham August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Ingham in August?▼

The average high in August is around 24.2°C with lows near 18.6°C (mean 21.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Ingham in August?▼

August averages 23 mm of rainfall in Ingham, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 139 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest August on record in Ingham?▼

The hottest August reached 30.3°C in 2020. The coldest dipped to 10.8°C in 1990.

Has August in Ingham gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have risen by about 0.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 24°C to 24.6°C and overnight lows from 18.4°C to 19.3°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Ingham?▼

August is one of the cooler months of the year in Ingham and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.2°C daytime highs and 18.6°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Ingham?▼

Not quite — August is the 3rd coolest month in Ingham, averaging 21.4°C.

What should I pack for Ingham in August?▼

For August in Ingham, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.2°C and lows of 18.6°C.

Is Ingham humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Ingham in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.7 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.9 m/s (1982).

Which August had the most rainfall in Ingham?▼

The wettest August on record was 1998 with 139 mm. On average, August sees 23 mm.

Where does this August weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Ingham behaves each August, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for August specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.