Grand Falls Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Grand Falls

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
21.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
16.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
100 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
84%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+12.4°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Grand Falls August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Grand Falls, with average highs near 21.2°C and lows around 10.9°C (mean 16.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 100 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

Grand Falls August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Grand Falls. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Grand Falls was 2022 — when the month averaged 18.6°C — while the coldest was 1983 at 13.9°C. Typical August days reach 21.2°C with nights near 10.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.0°C→16.9°C+1.9°C
Max Temp20.1°C→22.1°C+2°C
Min Temp9.9°C→11.7°C+1.8°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

13.0°C–14.5°C2 yr (4%)
14.5°C–16.0°C24 yr (53%)
16.0°C–17.5°C14 yr (31%)
17.5°C–19.0°C5 yr (11%)

Grand Falls August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is a relatively wet time of year in Grand Falls, averaging 100 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1983 with 167 mm, while the driest was 1996 at 37 mm.

Grand Falls August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Grand Falls during August averages 84%. The most humid August was 2014 at 89%, and the least humid was 1987 at 78%.

Grand Falls August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Grand Falls. The sunniest August was 1996 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.6.

Grand Falls August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Grand Falls 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 Grand Falls

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

How August Ranks in Grand Falls

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️1st wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Grand Falls Weather by Month

Grand Falls August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp15.4°C15.6°C15.9°C16.6°C16.8°C+1.4°C
Avg High20.7°C20.8°C21.1°C21.5°C22.1°C+1.4°C
Avg Low10.2°C10.4°C10.8°C11.6°C11.5°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain91 mm106 mm117 mm96 mm82 mm-9 mm

Extreme August Records in Grand Falls

🔥Warmest August30.2°C2025
🧊Coldest August1.5°C2002
🌧️Wettest August167 mm1983
🏜️Driest August37 mm1996
🌬️Windiest August0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Grand Falls have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 1.5°C (2002) to a record high of 30.2°C (2025).

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Rainfall in August is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 100 mm, with a wettest year of 167 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Grand Falls?

One of the best times to visit Grand Falls

August is one of the best times to visit Grand Falls. Expect days averaging 21.2°C and nights around 10.9°C (mean 16.1°C) — warmer than Grand Falls's yearly average — with higher rainfall (100 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Grand Falls'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 →

Grand Falls Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Grand Falls, with average highs near 21.2°C and lows around 10.9°C (mean 16.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 100 mm of rainfall and 84% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 100 mm of rainfall in Grand Falls, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 167 mm (1983), and the driest just 37 mm (1996). Humidity sits around 84% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.4 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.1°C to 22.1°C and overnight lows from 9.9°C to 11.7°C over the same span.
August Weather in Grand Falls, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.2°C15.9°C10.5°C30.2°C5.5°C80 mm83%0.1 m/s5
202422.3°C17.1°C11.9°C28.4°C6.0°C80 mm85%0.1 m/s4.5
202320.7°C15.9°C11.2°C26.5°C7.1°C121 mm86%0.1 m/s4.1
2022 🔥23.7°C18.6°C13.4°C28.4°C8.6°C74 mm84%0.1 m/s4.6
202122.6°C17.0°C11.5°C30.0°C6.6°C69 mm83%0.1 m/s4.5
202021.8°C16.2°C10.7°C27.0°C5.3°C70 mm83%0.1 m/s4.9
201921.9°C16.8°C11.8°C28.0°C5.5°C52 mm85%0.1 m/s4.5
201823.0°C17.9°C12.8°C27.7°C6.4°C73 mm86%0.1 m/s4.3
201720.4°C15.2°C10.1°C24.8°C5.2°C115 mm85%0.1 m/s4.5
201620.7°C15.8°C10.9°C25.0°C6.5°C125 mm85%0.1 m/s4.4
201523.5°C18.0°C12.6°C28.6°C8.7°C95 mm85%0.1 m/s4.6
201419.9°C15.8°C11.6°C26.5°C3.9°C153 mm89%0.1 m/s3.7
201321.0°C15.8°C10.6°C26.0°C2.9°C140 mm83%0.1 m/s4.5
201222.6°C17.8°C13.1°C27.1°C7.7°C110 mm86%0.1 m/s3.9
201120.7°C16.0°C11.3°C27.0°C5.9°C49 mm85%0.1 m/s4.2
201021.7°C16.4°C11.1°C26.5°C7.4°C46 mm84%0.1 m/s4.4
200921.0°C16.0°C11.0°C26.9°C6.0°C156 mm84%0.1 m/s4.2
200820.4°C15.8°C11.2°C26.1°C7.2°C127 mm88%0.1 m/s3.6
200720.7°C15.5°C10.4°C24.6°C6.9°C124 mm85%0.1 m/s4.3
200619.7°C14.6°C9.6°C24.6°C4.5°C101 mm84%0.1 m/s4.1
200520.7°C15.6°C10.5°C26.5°C6.7°C116 mm85%0.1 m/s4.4
200422.6°C17.3°C12.1°C27.1°C6.5°C148 mm85%0.1 m/s4.4
200321.2°C15.8°C10.4°C26.2°C5.6°C76 mm82%0.1 m/s4.7
200220.9°C15.6°C10.4°C29.1°C1.5°C114 mm85%0.1 m/s4.4
200122.1°C16.7°C11.3°C29.1°C4.9°C79 mm83%0.1 m/s4.7
200021.6°C16.4°C11.2°C27.4°C6.7°C125 mm86%0.1 m/s4.3
199921.1°C15.8°C10.5°C25.9°C5.3°C142 mm84%0.1 m/s4.3
199820.3°C15.6°C10.8°C27.7°C6.2°C138 mm86%0.1 m/s4.6
199719.4°C14.7°C10.1°C26.2°C3.1°C129 mm86%0.1 m/s4
199622.6°C17.1°C11.6°C29.7°C6.4°C37 mm82%0.1 m/s5.1
199519.8°C14.4°C9.0°C28.1°C3.2°C117 mm84%0.1 m/s4.4
199421.6°C16.2°C10.7°C27.1°C5.4°C56 mm83%0.1 m/s4.9
199320.2°C15.5°C10.7°C27.5°C5.6°C96 mm85%0.1 m/s4.7
199219.4°C14.5°C9.7°C24.4°C4.6°C124 mm86%0.1 m/s4.2
199119.7°C14.5°C9.2°C26.5°C4.6°C152 mm84%0.1 m/s4.1
199023.7°C17.9°C12.1°C28.8°C5.1°C66 mm79%0.1 m/s4.8
198922.7°C17.3°C11.8°C27.9°C4.5°C93 mm78%0.1 m/s4.3
198821.6°C15.9°C10.2°C28.3°C6.1°C62 mm79%0.1 m/s4.6
198720.8°C15.2°C9.6°C26.7°C5.7°C42 mm78%0.1 m/s4.5
198620.6°C15.5°C10.4°C25.1°C5.6°C64 mm85%0.1 m/s4.6
198519.4°C14.7°C9.9°C28.2°C4.9°C77 mm85%0.1 m/s4.5
198421.7°C16.4°C11.1°C26.4°C5.3°C149 mm86%0.1 m/s4.7
1983 ❄️ 🌧️19.0°C13.9°C8.7°C25.2°C3.4°C167 mm86%0.1 m/s—
198220.0°C14.8°C9.6°C25.6°C4.4°C57 mm82%0.1 m/s—
198120.4°C15.3°C10.3°C25.2°C5.5°C112 mm86%0.1 m/s—

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

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Grand Falls August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Grand Falls in August?▼

The average high in August is around 21.2°C with lows near 10.9°C (mean 16.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Grand Falls in August?▼

August averages 100 mm of rainfall in Grand Falls, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 167 mm in 1983.

What was the hottest August on record in Grand Falls?▼

The hottest August reached 30.2°C in 2025. The coldest dipped to 1.5°C in 2002.

Has August in Grand Falls 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 20.1°C to 22.1°C and overnight lows from 9.9°C to 11.7°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Grand Falls?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Grand Falls and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 21.2°C daytime highs and 10.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Grand Falls?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Grand Falls, averaging 16.1°C.

What should I pack for Grand Falls in August?▼

For August in Grand Falls, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 21.2°C and lows of 10.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Grand Falls humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 84% — quite humid.

How windy is Grand Falls 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 Grand Falls?▼

The wettest August on record was 1983 with 167 mm. On average, August sees 100 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 Grand Falls 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.