Longton Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Longton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
19.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
10.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
15.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
72 mm
Avg Humidity
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83%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+6.3°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Longton August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Longton, with average highs near 19.7°C and lows around 10.9°C (mean 15.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

Longton August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Longton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Longton was 1997 — when the month averaged 17.5°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 12.5°C. Typical August days reach 19.7°C with nights near 10.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp15.2°C→16.1°C+0.9°C
Max Temp19.6°C→20.7°C+1.1°C
Min Temp10.7°C→11.5°C+0.8°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

12.0°C–13.5°C2 yr (4%)
13.5°C–15.0°C14 yr (31%)
15.0°C–16.5°C20 yr (44%)
16.5°C–18.0°C9 yr (20%)

Longton August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Longton, averaging 72 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2004 with 156 mm, while the driest was 1995 at 14 mm.

Longton August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Longton during August averages 83%. The most humid August was 2002 at 86%, and the least humid was 2022 at 79%.

Longton August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Longton. The sunniest August was 1995 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1986 and 2008 at 3.4.

Longton August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Longton during August is 2.9 m/s. The windiest August was 1985 at 4.1 m/s, while the calmest were 1984 and 2003 at 2.2 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Longton

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

How August Ranks in Longton

🔥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 Longton Weather by Month

Longton August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp14.6°C15.4°C15.6°C15.0°C16.1°C+1.5°C
Avg High19.0°C20.0°C19.9°C19.4°C20.7°C+1.7°C
Avg Low10.3°C10.8°C11.3°C10.7°C11.6°C+1.3°C
Avg Rain75 mm64 mm82 mm80 mm51 mm-23 mm

Extreme August Records in Longton

🔥Warmest August29.8°C1990
🧊Coldest August4.8°C1993
🌧️Wettest August156 mm2004
🏜️Driest August14 mm1995
🌬️Windiest August4.1 m/s1985

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Longton have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 4.8°C (1993) to a record high of 29.8°C (1990).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm, with a wettest year of 156 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Longton?

One of the best times to visit Longton

August is one of the best times to visit Longton. Expect days averaging 19.7°C and nights around 10.9°C (mean 15.3°C) — warmer than Longton's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (72 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Longton'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 →

Longton Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Longton, with average highs near 19.7°C and lows around 10.9°C (mean 15.3°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 72 mm of rainfall and 83% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 72 mm of rainfall in Longton, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 156 mm (2004), and the driest just 14 mm (1995). Humidity sits around 83% and average wind speed is 2.9 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.6°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 10.7°C to 11.5°C over the same span.
August Weather in Longton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.3°C16.5°C11.7°C25.9°C9.1°C24 mm80%2.8 m/s4.4
202420.4°C15.9°C11.4°C26.3°C8.3°C30 mm83%3.3 m/s3.8
202320.0°C15.6°C11.2°C24.9°C8.5°C83 mm84%3 m/s3.9
202222.3°C17.2°C12.0°C28.5°C7.7°C29 mm79%2.3 m/s4.8
202119.3°C15.1°C11.0°C21.7°C8.1°C49 mm85%2.8 m/s3.7
202020.8°C16.5°C12.3°C27.7°C5.7°C94 mm84%3.4 m/s3.8
201920.6°C16.0°C11.5°C27.5°C8.3°C85 mm83%3.3 m/s4.3
201820.4°C15.8°C11.2°C25.3°C6.1°C61 mm83%2.7 m/s3.9
201718.7°C14.4°C10.1°C22.8°C6.8°C67 mm84%2.8 m/s3.9
201620.1°C15.7°C11.4°C24.9°C8.3°C84 mm84%3.2 m/s4.2
201519.5°C14.9°C10.4°C24.2°C8.0°C93 mm83%2.9 m/s3.7
201417.7°C13.7°C9.7°C21.2°C5.3°C108 mm83%3.5 m/s4.1
201320.1°C15.6°C11.1°C27.5°C7.8°C65 mm84%2.9 m/s4.1
201219.6°C15.4°C11.1°C23.3°C5.1°C89 mm85%2.8 m/s3.6
201118.6°C14.5°C10.3°C23.2°C6.9°C62 mm83%2.7 m/s3.7
201018.5°C14.2°C9.8°C23.3°C5.7°C80 mm84%3.1 m/s3.9
200919.8°C15.5°C11.2°C23.4°C7.8°C69 mm85%3.2 m/s4
200819.5°C15.6°C11.7°C23.3°C6.9°C110 mm86%3.3 m/s3.4
200719.2°C14.7°C10.2°C24.7°C7.3°C47 mm84%3 m/s4.4
200618.9°C15.0°C11.1°C25.3°C7.6°C83 mm84%3.2 m/s3.7
200520.0°C15.3°C10.5°C26.4°C8.0°C66 mm83%2.8 m/s4.6
2004 🌧️20.4°C16.5°C12.5°C26.5°C7.7°C156 mm85%2.7 m/s4
200321.4°C16.7°C12.0°C28.7°C5.8°C24 mm83%2.2 m/s4.1
200220.1°C15.7°C11.4°C25.6°C8.4°C97 mm86%2.3 m/s3.7
200120.0°C15.6°C11.2°C24.6°C7.9°C93 mm84%2.5 m/s3.8
200019.5°C15.2°C11.0°C23.4°C7.8°C73 mm84%2.5 m/s4.1
199919.0°C14.9°C10.8°C25.8°C5.1°C109 mm85%2.5 m/s3.8
199819.5°C14.8°C10.1°C24.6°C6.4°C52 mm84%3.1 m/s4.3
1997 🔥22.1°C17.5°C13.0°C26.6°C9.2°C89 mm83%2.6 m/s4.1
199619.7°C15.3°C10.8°C26.4°C8.0°C71 mm82%2.7 m/s4.1
199522.1°C16.9°C11.6°C27.4°C7.3°C14 mm80%2.5 m/s5.1
199418.7°C14.5°C10.4°C24.7°C6.8°C59 mm82%3.1 m/s4.2
199318.1°C13.3°C8.6°C21.6°C4.8°C56 mm82%2.7 m/s4.1
199218.6°C14.2°C9.8°C22.8°C5.4°C118 mm81%3.6 m/s4
199121.0°C15.8°C10.6°C24.0°C6.7°C28 mm81%2.6 m/s4.3
199021.4°C16.7°C12.0°C29.8°C9.0°C45 mm80%2.9 m/s4.1
198919.7°C15.0°C10.3°C23.2°C6.2°C53 mm81%3.3 m/s4.4
198818.2°C14.0°C9.7°C25.0°C6.8°C68 mm84%3.3 m/s4
198718.6°C14.5°C10.4°C25.6°C5.7°C80 mm85%2.8 m/s3.7
1986 ❄️16.5°C12.5°C8.5°C19.6°C6.2°C114 mm83%3.3 m/s3.4
198517.4°C13.5°C9.7°C21.1°C7.2°C89 mm85%4.1 m/s3.7
198421.2°C16.5°C11.8°C25.1°C6.5°C60 mm81%2.2 m/s4.6
198320.8°C15.8°C10.8°C25.2°C6.2°C32 mm83%2.3 m/s—
198218.8°C14.6°C10.4°C24.4°C6.4°C93 mm83%3.4 m/s—
198119.9°C15.4°C10.8°C23.7°C6.8°C82 mm84%2.4 m/s—

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

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Longton August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Longton in August?▼

The average high in August is around 19.7°C with lows near 10.9°C (mean 15.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Longton in August?▼

August averages 72 mm of rainfall in Longton, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 156 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest August on record in Longton?▼

The hottest August reached 29.8°C in 1990. The coldest dipped to 4.8°C in 1993.

Has August in Longton 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 19.6°C to 20.7°C and overnight lows from 10.7°C to 11.5°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Longton?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Longton and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 19.7°C daytime highs and 10.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Longton?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Longton, averaging 15.3°C.

What should I pack for Longton in August?▼

For August in Longton, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 19.7°C and lows of 10.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Longton humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 83% — quite humid.

How windy is Longton in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.9 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 4.1 m/s (1985).

Which August had the most rainfall in Longton?▼

The wettest August on record was 2004 with 156 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 Longton 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.