Vernon Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Vernon

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
24.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
17.2°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
35 mm
Avg Humidity
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59%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+13.2°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Vernon August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon, with average highs near 24.3°C and lows around 10°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 59% relative humidity across the period.

Vernon August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Vernon was 2022 — when the month averaged 19.5°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 13.7°C. Typical August days reach 24.3°C with nights near 10°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp16.8°C→18.0°C+1.2°C
Max Temp24.1°C→24.5°C+0.4°C
Min Temp9.4°C→11.5°C+2.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.8°C1 yr (2%)
14.8°C–16.5°C13 yr (29%)
16.5°C–18.3°C22 yr (49%)
18.3°C–20.0°C9 yr (20%)

Vernon August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Vernon, averaging 35 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1991 with 74 mm, while the driest was 2003 at 4 mm.

Vernon August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Vernon during August averages 59%. The most humid August was 2020 at 70%, and the least humid was 2003 at 48%.

Vernon August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Vernon. The sunniest August was 2005 at 6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1995 and 2021 at 4.6.

Vernon August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Vernon during August is 0.2 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 1992, 2005 and 2017, among others at 0.3 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Vernon

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

How August Ranks in Vernon

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Vernon Weather by Month

Vernon August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp16.7°C17.0°C17.1°C17.8°C17.5°C+0.8°C
Avg High24.0°C24.1°C24.6°C24.8°C24.0°C0°C
Avg Low9.4°C9.8°C9.6°C10.7°C11.0°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain37 mm40 mm27 mm28 mm45 mm+7 mm

Extreme August Records in Vernon

🔥Warmest August35.4°C2004
🧊Coldest August1.5°C2008
🌧️Wettest August74 mm1991
🏜️Driest August4 mm2003
🌬️Windiest August0.3 m/s1986

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Vernon have risen by about 1.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 1.5°C (2008) to a record high of 35.4°C (2004).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm, with a wettest year of 74 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Vernon?

One of the best times to visit Vernon

August is one of the best times to visit Vernon. Expect days averaging 24.3°C and nights around 10°C (mean 17.2°C) — warmer than Vernon's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (35 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Vernon'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 →

Vernon Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon, with average highs near 24.3°C and lows around 10°C (mean 17.2°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 35 mm of rainfall and 59% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 35 mm of rainfall in Vernon, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 74 mm (1991), and the driest just 4 mm (2003). Humidity sits around 59% and average wind speed is 0.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.1°C to 24.5°C and overnight lows from 9.4°C to 11.5°C over the same span.
August Weather in Vernon, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.3°C17.5°C11.6°C31.1°C6.9°C57 mm70%0.2 m/s5.3
202424.8°C18.1°C11.4°C33.2°C4.7°C70 mm63%0.2 m/s5.1
202325.8°C18.6°C11.5°C34.5°C6.7°C39 mm59%0.2 m/s5.1
2022 🔥26.2°C19.5°C12.8°C32.5°C6.6°C44 mm65%0.2 m/s5.5
202122.3°C16.2°C10.0°C30.9°C4.9°C39 mm69%0.2 m/s4.6
202021.6°C15.3°C9.0°C30.8°C3.2°C19 mm70%0.2 m/s5.6
201924.3°C17.4°C10.4°C32.2°C6.3°C53 mm61%0.2 m/s5.4
201824.2°C17.5°C10.8°C33.2°C5.9°C25 mm61%0.2 m/s5.1
201726.7°C19.1°C11.5°C32.2°C6.8°C10 mm54%0.3 m/s5.8
201625.0°C17.9°C10.7°C30.7°C6.1°C23 mm60%0.2 m/s5.5
201524.9°C17.8°C10.8°C32.6°C6.8°C40 mm55%0.2 m/s5.1
201425.3°C18.7°C12.1°C32.9°C6.7°C38 mm59%0.2 m/s5
201324.6°C18.1°C11.5°C30.7°C7.9°C36 mm60%0.2 m/s4.9
201225.9°C18.2°C10.6°C33.1°C5.9°C18 mm57%0.2 m/s5.9
201123.3°C16.4°C9.5°C29.2°C5.7°C10 mm60%0.2 m/s5.9
201023.4°C16.4°C9.4°C31.4°C3.6°C25 mm57%0.2 m/s5.1
200925.4°C17.7°C10.0°C33.0°C5.0°C23 mm54%0.2 m/s5.5
200823.8°C16.5°C9.2°C34.1°C1.5°C56 mm59%0.2 m/s5.1
200722.5°C15.5°C8.5°C31.7°C4.1°C30 mm58%0.2 m/s5.2
200625.0°C17.1°C9.1°C32.1°C5.4°C13 mm50%0.2 m/s5.6
200524.6°C16.9°C9.2°C30.6°C4.5°C24 mm54%0.3 m/s6
200425.7°C18.9°C12.1°C35.4°C8.0°C57 mm59%0.2 m/s4.9
200327.0°C18.6°C10.2°C34.8°C4.2°C4 mm48%0.2 m/s5.9
200223.9°C16.4°C8.8°C31.0°C4.3°C23 mm54%0.2 m/s5.6
200125.1°C17.4°C9.8°C33.4°C5.4°C23 mm55%0.2 m/s5.6
200023.3°C16.0°C8.7°C30.5°C3.6°C20 mm58%0.2 m/s5.7
199924.6°C17.5°C10.5°C31.8°C4.3°C47 mm63%0.2 m/s5.2
199827.1°C19.1°C11.1°C35.2°C7.0°C10 mm52%0.2 m/s5.9
199723.5°C16.8°C10.0°C32.8°C6.3°C21 mm62%0.2 m/s5.4
199625.1°C17.3°C9.4°C33.8°C5.2°C20 mm54%0.2 m/s5.2
1995 ❄️20.3°C13.7°C7.1°C29.6°C4.4°C64 mm63%0.2 m/s4.6
199425.1°C17.6°C10.1°C34.3°C4.8°C56 mm53%0.2 m/s5.5
199322.0°C15.4°C8.8°C29.4°C3.8°C23 mm61%0.2 m/s5.2
199224.5°C17.0°C9.5°C32.8°C2.4°C33 mm51%0.3 m/s5.5
1991 🌧️23.9°C17.2°C10.5°C30.8°C5.9°C74 mm67%0.2 m/s5.1
199025.0°C17.9°C10.7°C32.5°C5.4°C51 mm60%0.2 m/s5.4
198922.2°C15.6°C9.1°C31.8°C5.8°C70 mm64%0.2 m/s4.7
198824.1°C16.7°C9.3°C32.8°C4.6°C38 mm57%0.2 m/s5
198723.3°C15.9°C8.6°C31.4°C5.2°C23 mm56%0.2 m/s5.3
198626.1°C18.5°C10.9°C32.7°C7.3°C15 mm53%0.3 m/s5.8
198522.9°C15.4°C7.8°C28.2°C4.5°C46 mm55%0.2 m/s5.3
198423.8°C16.3°C8.7°C29.8°C2.9°C41 mm60%0.2 m/s5
198324.6°C17.3°C10.0°C30.7°C5.8°C26 mm61%0.2 m/s—
198222.2°C15.5°C8.8°C29.7°C4.1°C45 mm64%0.2 m/s—
198127.1°C19.4°C11.8°C34.0°C6.0°C33 mm57%0.2 m/s—

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

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Vernon August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Vernon in August?▼

The average high in August is around 24.3°C with lows near 10°C (mean 17.2°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Vernon in August?▼

August averages 35 mm of rainfall in Vernon, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 74 mm in 1991.

What was the hottest August on record in Vernon?▼

The hottest August reached 35.4°C in 2004. The coldest dipped to 1.5°C in 2008.

Has August in Vernon 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 1.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.1°C to 24.5°C and overnight lows from 9.4°C to 11.5°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Vernon?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Vernon and one of the drier months, so plan for around 24.3°C daytime highs and 10°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Vernon?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Vernon, averaging 17.2°C.

What should I pack for Vernon in August?▼

For August in Vernon, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 24.3°C and lows of 10°C.

Is Vernon humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 59% — moderately humid.

How windy is Vernon in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.2 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.3 m/s (1986).

Which August had the most rainfall in Vernon?▼

The wettest August on record was 1991 with 74 mm. On average, August sees 35 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 Vernon 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.