Hinton Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Hinton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
20.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.0°C
Avg Temp
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13.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
77 mm
Avg Humidity
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71%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+11.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons❄️Cold mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Hinton August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton, with average highs near 20°C and lows around 7°C (mean 13.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 77 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

Hinton August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Hinton was 2022 — when the month averaged 16.7°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 10°C. Typical August days reach 20°C with nights near 7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp13.3°C→15.1°C+1.8°C
Max Temp20.0°C→21.4°C+1.4°C
Min Temp6.6°C→8.7°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

10.0°C–11.8°C5 yr (11%)
11.8°C–13.5°C15 yr (33%)
13.5°C–15.3°C21 yr (47%)
15.3°C–17.0°C4 yr (9%)

Hinton August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Hinton, averaging 77 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1989 with 198 mm, while the driest was 1986 at 22 mm.

Hinton August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Hinton during August averages 71%. The most humid August was 1989 at 83%, and the least humid was 2003 at 61%.

Hinton August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Hinton. The sunniest Augusts were 1986 and 2001 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1989 at 3.9.

Hinton August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Hinton during August is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Hinton

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How August Ranks in Hinton

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Hinton Weather by Month

Hinton August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp12.8°C13.5°C13.1°C13.8°C14.8°C+2°C
Avg High19.2°C20.0°C19.9°C20.2°C21.2°C+2°C
Avg Low6.4°C6.9°C6.4°C7.3°C8.4°C+2°C
Avg Rain86 mm80 mm73 mm66 mm83 mm-3 mm

Extreme August Records in Hinton

🔥Warmest August31.8°C2008
🧊Coldest August-3.8°C1992
🌧️Wettest August198 mm1989
🏜️Driest August22 mm1986
🌬️Windiest August0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Hinton have risen by about 1.8°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of -3.8°C (1992) to a record high of 31.8°C (2008).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 77 mm, with a wettest year of 198 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Hinton?

One of the best times to visit Hinton

August is one of the best times to visit Hinton. Expect days averaging 20°C and nights around 7°C (mean 13.5°C) — warmer than Hinton's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (77 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Hinton'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 →

Hinton Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton, with average highs near 20°C and lows around 7°C (mean 13.5°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 77 mm of rainfall and 71% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 77 mm of rainfall in Hinton, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 198 mm (1989), and the driest just 22 mm (1986). Humidity sits around 71% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.7 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 20°C to 21.4°C and overnight lows from 6.6°C to 8.7°C over the same span.
August Weather in Hinton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202520.5°C14.7°C8.8°C28.5°C2.4°C114 mm75%0.1 m/s4.9
202421.4°C15.2°C8.9°C28.7°C5.3°C84 mm70%0.1 m/s4.6
202320.5°C14.4°C8.3°C27.4°C2.0°C94 mm75%0.1 m/s4.4
2022 🔥23.5°C16.7°C9.8°C29.6°C4.7°C79 mm69%0.1 m/s5.1
202120.9°C14.3°C7.8°C29.7°C1.9°C92 mm66%0.1 m/s4.3
202020.1°C13.3°C6.5°C27.7°C1.3°C34 mm68%0.1 m/s5.1
201917.2°C11.8°C6.3°C24.7°C1.5°C79 mm81%0.1 m/s4
201820.4°C14.0°C7.7°C30.2°C3.2°C85 mm71%0.1 m/s4.7
201722.6°C15.2°C7.7°C29.5°C3.8°C30 mm63%0.1 m/s5
201620.5°C14.2°C8.0°C25.0°C3.5°C74 mm73%0.1 m/s4.4
201520.9°C13.9°C7.0°C28.6°C-0.6°C63 mm63%0.1 m/s4.8
201421.4°C14.9°C8.3°C31.4°C3.4°C46 mm67%0.1 m/s4.5
201320.5°C14.4°C8.3°C26.6°C2.5°C94 mm73%0.1 m/s4.6
201221.1°C14.3°C7.6°C28.7°C2.4°C52 mm70%0.1 m/s5.1
201119.1°C12.7°C6.4°C24.8°C0.8°C49 mm71%0.1 m/s5
201018.7°C12.3°C6.0°C26.0°C0.6°C85 mm71%0.1 m/s4.3
200921.3°C14.1°C6.8°C29.7°C2.4°C38 mm64%0.1 m/s4.8
200821.1°C14.2°C7.3°C31.8°C1.1°C61 mm65%0.1 m/s4.9
200718.3°C11.8°C5.4°C28.2°C0.0°C87 mm72%0.1 m/s4.3
200620.4°C13.1°C5.9°C28.0°C1.8°C68 mm64%0.1 m/s4.9
200517.8°C11.4°C5.1°C26.1°C-0.1°C109 mm74%0.1 m/s4.5
200419.0°C13.1°C7.1°C29.3°C1.5°C115 mm76%0.1 m/s4.5
200323.1°C15.4°C7.7°C29.6°C1.3°C41 mm61%0.1 m/s5.1
200219.4°C12.5°C5.6°C29.4°C-0.5°C96 mm68%0.1 m/s4.8
200120.6°C13.7°C6.8°C28.8°C3.4°C26 mm71%0.1 m/s5.4
200017.9°C11.9°C6.0°C26.5°C2.0°C85 mm75%0.1 m/s4.3
199920.7°C14.3°C7.9°C28.2°C2.8°C72 mm70%0.1 m/s4.7
199822.6°C15.5°C8.3°C31.1°C3.9°C68 mm64%0.1 m/s5.3
199719.0°C12.9°C6.8°C28.4°C3.1°C60 mm76%0.1 m/s5
199621.0°C14.0°C6.9°C31.3°C2.3°C71 mm70%0.1 m/s5
1995 ❄️15.8°C10.0°C4.2°C24.6°C1.1°C94 mm77%0.1 m/s4.1
199420.8°C14.3°C7.9°C30.4°C2.7°C72 mm68%0.1 m/s4.4
199317.8°C11.9°C6.0°C25.7°C-0.8°C123 mm76%0.1 m/s4.3
199220.2°C12.8°C5.4°C29.7°C-3.8°C50 mm61%0.1 m/s5
199121.4°C14.8°C8.2°C28.8°C1.8°C109 mm72%0.1 m/s4.9
199020.6°C14.2°C7.8°C27.3°C0.4°C82 mm73%0.1 m/s4.7
1989 🌧️17.9°C12.7°C7.5°C26.3°C2.2°C198 mm83%0.1 m/s3.9
198819.3°C12.9°C6.4°C27.5°C2.5°C114 mm71%0.1 m/s4.5
198715.8°C10.3°C4.8°C21.6°C1.1°C121 mm79%0.1 m/s4.2
198620.1°C13.0°C5.9°C26.8°C0.4°C22 mm71%0.1 m/s5.4
198518.2°C11.5°C4.9°C28.7°C0.9°C121 mm72%0.1 m/s4.6
198421.1°C14.1°C7.0°C29.7°C1.0°C50 mm63%0.1 m/s4.3
198321.8°C14.4°C7.0°C29.2°C0.5°C26 mm65%0.1 m/s—
198216.0°C10.4°C4.9°C23.6°C1.8°C84 mm82%0.1 m/s—
198122.8°C15.9°C9.0°C29.2°C3.3°C40 mm67%0.1 m/s—

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

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Hinton August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Hinton in August?▼

The average high in August is around 20°C with lows near 7°C (mean 13.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Hinton in August?▼

August averages 77 mm of rainfall in Hinton, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 198 mm in 1989.

What was the hottest August on record in Hinton?▼

The hottest August reached 31.8°C in 2008. The coldest dipped to -3.8°C in 1992.

Has August in Hinton 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 20°C to 21.4°C and overnight lows from 6.6°C to 8.7°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Hinton?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Hinton and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 20°C daytime highs and 7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Hinton?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Hinton, averaging 13.5°C.

What should I pack for Hinton in August?▼

For August in Hinton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Hinton humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 71% — moderately humid.

How windy is Hinton in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.1 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which August had the most rainfall in Hinton?▼

The wettest August on record was 1989 with 198 mm. On average, August sees 77 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 Hinton 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.