New Glasgow Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in New Glasgow

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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23.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
14.0°C
Avg Temp
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18.9°C
Avg Rain
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72 mm
Avg Humidity
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81%
Avg Wind
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0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
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4.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+12.5°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

New Glasgow August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in New Glasgow, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 14°C (mean 18.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

New Glasgow August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in New Glasgow. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in New Glasgow was 1990 — when the month averaged 21.6°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 16.3°C. Typical August days reach 23.8°C with nights near 14°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp17.8°C→19.6°C+1.8°C
Max Temp22.3°C→24.7°C+2.4°C
Min Temp13.2°C→14.5°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.5°C4 yr (9%)
17.5°C–19.0°C20 yr (44%)
19.0°C–20.5°C16 yr (36%)
20.5°C–22.0°C5 yr (11%)

New Glasgow August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in New Glasgow, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2008 with 210 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 20 mm.

New Glasgow August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in New Glasgow during August averages 81%. The most humid August was 2008 at 89%, and the least humid was 1989 at 68%.

New Glasgow August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in New Glasgow. The sunniest August was 2025 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2008 at 3.9.

New Glasgow August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in New Glasgow during August is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.4 m/s, while the calmest were 1996, 2003 and 2012, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in New Glasgow

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

How August Ranks in New Glasgow

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore New Glasgow Weather by Month

New Glasgow August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.3°C19.4°C18.5°C18.9°C19.5°C+1.2°C
Avg High23.2°C24.9°C23.1°C23.5°C24.6°C+1.4°C
Avg Low13.4°C13.9°C13.8°C14.4°C14.5°C+1.1°C
Avg Rain75 mm48 mm94 mm77 mm63 mm-12 mm

Extreme August Records in New Glasgow

🔥Warmest August36.0°C1995
🧊Coldest August5.2°C1986
🌧️Wettest August210 mm2008
🏜️Driest August20 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August0.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in New Glasgow 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 5.2°C (1986) to a record high of 36°C (1995).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 210 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit New Glasgow?

One of the best times to visit New Glasgow

August is one of the best times to visit New Glasgow. Expect days averaging 23.8°C and nights around 14°C (mean 18.9°C) — warmer than New Glasgow's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (72 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See New Glasgow'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 →

New Glasgow Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in New Glasgow, with average highs near 23.8°C and lows around 14°C (mean 18.9°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 81% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 72 mm of rainfall in New Glasgow, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 210 mm (2008), and the driest just 20 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 81% and average wind speed is 0.4 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 1.8°C. Daytime highs moved from 22.3°C to 24.7°C and overnight lows from 13.2°C to 14.5°C over the same span.
August Weather in New Glasgow, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202524.9°C19.1°C13.2°C34.7°C9.5°C47 mm72%0.4 m/s5.8
202424.3°C19.5°C14.7°C30.0°C9.1°C47 mm84%0.4 m/s4.9
202322.6°C18.1°C13.6°C26.0°C9.5°C122 mm85%0.4 m/s4.2
202225.3°C20.7°C16.0°C32.2°C12.2°C55 mm83%0.4 m/s4.6
202126.2°C20.7°C15.2°C34.0°C11.4°C47 mm79%0.4 m/s5
202024.1°C19.1°C14.2°C31.1°C9.3°C61 mm81%0.4 m/s5.3
201923.6°C18.7°C13.8°C27.1°C9.5°C65 mm83%0.4 m/s5.3
201825.6°C20.7°C15.8°C30.6°C12.3°C75 mm84%0.4 m/s5.1
201722.8°C18.3°C13.8°C27.2°C9.8°C89 mm85%0.4 m/s5.2
201622.9°C18.4°C13.9°C26.6°C11.1°C77 mm85%0.4 m/s5
201524.3°C20.1°C15.8°C29.0°C11.8°C82 mm87%0.4 m/s5.2
201422.1°C17.9°C13.7°C26.8°C6.6°C82 mm86%0.4 m/s4.7
201322.8°C17.9°C13.1°C27.4°C8.9°C72 mm84%0.4 m/s5.3
201225.6°C20.8°C16.1°C29.3°C12.1°C79 mm84%0.3 m/s5
201122.6°C18.3°C14.0°C26.0°C11.1°C80 mm87%0.4 m/s4.8
201022.8°C18.3°C13.7°C28.2°C9.7°C73 mm83%0.4 m/s5.2
200923.4°C19.0°C14.7°C29.2°C7.9°C144 mm86%0.4 m/s5.1
2008 🌧️21.9°C17.9°C13.9°C27.4°C10.8°C210 mm89%0.4 m/s3.9
200722.4°C17.6°C12.8°C27.5°C7.4°C154 mm84%0.4 m/s5
200620.8°C16.4°C12.0°C25.5°C8.1°C58 mm84%0.4 m/s5
200523.5°C18.7°C13.9°C27.8°C9.4°C57 mm83%0.4 m/s4.9
200424.0°C19.3°C14.6°C28.7°C10.2°C76 mm82%0.4 m/s5
200322.7°C18.3°C14.0°C27.6°C8.0°C94 mm86%0.3 m/s4.3
200225.6°C19.8°C14.1°C34.9°C9.1°C38 mm74%0.4 m/s5.4
200124.1°C19.3°C14.4°C30.7°C8.5°C53 mm83%0.4 m/s5
200023.0°C18.4°C13.8°C27.2°C9.3°C52 mm84%0.4 m/s4.5
199923.7°C18.8°C13.9°C28.6°C9.9°C119 mm79%0.4 m/s4.7
199823.8°C18.7°C13.5°C30.0°C9.0°C79 mm80%0.4 m/s5.1
199723.3°C18.4°C13.4°C31.6°C9.6°C46 mm77%0.4 m/s4.3
199625.3°C19.7°C14.1°C32.2°C10.3°C26 mm74%0.3 m/s4.9
199524.3°C18.5°C12.7°C36.0°C7.7°C20 mm69%0.4 m/s4.9
199425.5°C19.9°C14.2°C31.3°C9.2°C32 mm71%0.4 m/s5
199325.0°C19.2°C13.4°C31.8°C9.2°C29 mm72%0.3 m/s5.2
199225.4°C19.7°C14.0°C31.4°C11.2°C26 mm73%0.4 m/s5
199125.0°C19.7°C14.4°C31.5°C9.0°C65 mm74%0.4 m/s4.6
1990 🔥27.9°C21.6°C15.3°C32.8°C8.0°C38 mm69%0.3 m/s5.3
198925.6°C19.9°C14.2°C31.6°C6.6°C24 mm68%0.4 m/s4.8
198825.3°C20.1°C14.9°C32.0°C8.4°C59 mm77%0.3 m/s4.1
198724.6°C18.7°C12.8°C34.2°C8.4°C55 mm69%0.4 m/s5
198622.0°C17.3°C12.6°C26.9°C5.2°C70 mm82%0.4 m/s4.5
198522.2°C17.5°C12.8°C28.3°C9.8°C105 mm84%0.4 m/s4.7
198424.4°C19.9°C15.5°C28.1°C9.5°C134 mm86%0.3 m/s5.2
198321.6°C17.4°C13.2°C26.5°C8.1°C87 mm86%0.4 m/s—
1982 ❄️20.6°C16.3°C11.9°C25.8°C6.8°C97 mm84%0.4 m/s—
198122.9°C17.7°C12.5°C28.6°C6.2°C43 mm82%0.4 m/s—

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

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New Glasgow August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in New Glasgow in August?▼

The average high in August is around 23.8°C with lows near 14°C (mean 18.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in New Glasgow in August?▼

August averages 72 mm of rainfall in New Glasgow, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 210 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest August on record in New Glasgow?▼

The hottest August reached 36°C in 1995. The coldest dipped to 5.2°C in 1986.

Has August in New Glasgow 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 22.3°C to 24.7°C and overnight lows from 13.2°C to 14.5°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit New Glasgow?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in New Glasgow and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 23.8°C daytime highs and 14°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in New Glasgow?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in New Glasgow, averaging 18.9°C.

What should I pack for New Glasgow in August?▼

For August in New Glasgow, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.8°C and lows of 14°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is New Glasgow humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 81% — quite humid.

How windy is New Glasgow in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.4 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.4 m/s (1981).

Which August had the most rainfall in New Glasgow?▼

The wettest August on record was 2008 with 210 mm. On average, August sees 72 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 New Glasgow 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.