Auburn Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Auburn

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
33.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
21.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
27.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
105 mm
Avg Humidity
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72%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+9.7°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Auburn August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Auburn, with average highs near 33.6°C and lows around 21.7°C (mean 27.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

Auburn August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Auburn. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Auburn was 2007 — when the month averaged 30.7°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 25.2°C. Typical August days reach 33.6°C with nights near 21.7°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp27.0°C→28.2°C+1.2°C
Max Temp32.8°C→34.5°C+1.7°C
Min Temp21.2°C→21.9°C+0.7°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

25.0°C–26.5°C9 yr (20%)
26.5°C–28.0°C18 yr (40%)
28.0°C–29.5°C12 yr (27%)
29.5°C–31.0°C6 yr (13%)

Auburn August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Auburn, averaging 105 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2008 with 264 mm, while the driest was 2011 at 44 mm.

Auburn August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Auburn during August averages 72%. The most humid August was 2003 at 83%, and the least humid was 2000 at 58%.

Auburn August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Auburn. The sunniest August was 2024 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2005 and 2025 at 4.9.

Auburn August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Auburn during August is 0.4 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2021, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.4 m/s, while the calmest were 2018, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Auburn

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

How August Ranks in Auburn

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

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Auburn August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp27.3°C27.4°C27.7°C27.9°C28.2°C+0.9°C
Avg High33.2°C33.6°C33.6°C33.7°C34.5°C+1.3°C
Avg Low21.5°C21.3°C21.7°C22.0°C22.0°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain93 mm93 mm121 mm107 mm114 mm+21 mm

Extreme August Records in Auburn

🔥Warmest August41.9°C2007
🧊Coldest August13.5°C2004
🌧️Wettest August264 mm2008
🏜️Driest August44 mm2011
🌬️Windiest August0.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Auburn 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 13.5°C (2004) to a record high of 41.9°C (2007).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm, with a wettest year of 264 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Auburn?

A good time to visit Auburn

August is a good time to visit Auburn, with days averaging 33.6°C and nights around 21.7°C (mean 27.7°C, warmer than Auburn's yearly average) and higher rainfall. May and October are marginally more temperate, but August still suits most travellers.

See Auburn'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 →

Auburn Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Auburn, with average highs near 33.6°C and lows around 21.7°C (mean 27.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 105 mm of rainfall and 72% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 105 mm of rainfall in Auburn, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 264 mm (2008), and the driest just 44 mm (2011). Humidity sits around 72% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.5 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 32.8°C to 34.5°C and overnight lows from 21.2°C to 21.9°C over the same span.
August Weather in Auburn, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202533.2°C27.1°C21.0°C37.8°C15.5°C112 mm73%0.3 m/s4.9
202436.2°C29.0°C21.8°C38.4°C17.9°C49 mm64%0.4 m/s6.5
202336.6°C29.6°C22.6°C40.3°C18.2°C105 mm68%0.4 m/s6
202233.1°C27.5°C21.9°C36.7°C19.5°C142 mm76%0.3 m/s5.4
202133.2°C27.7°C22.3°C38.1°C19.6°C176 mm76%0.4 m/s5.5
202034.6°C28.5°C22.5°C38.3°C20.4°C100 mm70%0.4 m/s5.6
201935.7°C29.2°C22.6°C40.2°C17.3°C100 mm68%0.4 m/s5.8
201832.0°C26.8°C21.6°C36.0°C18.2°C143 mm79%0.3 m/s5.5
201732.1°C26.7°C21.3°C37.0°C17.3°C144 mm76%0.4 m/s5.4
201634.9°C29.0°C23.1°C39.2°C20.9°C110 mm72%0.4 m/s5.9
201533.6°C27.6°C21.5°C39.0°C14.6°C129 mm72%0.4 m/s5.9
201434.1°C27.8°C21.5°C37.8°C16.9°C69 mm69%0.4 m/s6
201331.1°C26.1°C21.2°C34.1°C15.9°C127 mm81%0.3 m/s5.1
201232.1°C26.7°C21.2°C36.4°C16.8°C106 mm75%0.4 m/s5.2
201136.2°C29.3°C22.4°C39.3°C18.5°C44 mm64%0.4 m/s6.1
201035.3°C29.6°C23.8°C40.2°C20.9°C102 mm71%0.3 m/s5.6
200931.3°C26.2°C21.2°C35.3°C15.9°C124 mm79%0.4 m/s5.4
2008 🌧️32.0°C26.7°C21.4°C37.4°C16.9°C264 mm75%0.4 m/s5.2
2007 🔥37.5°C30.7°C23.8°C41.9°C21.0°C89 mm62%0.3 m/s5.7
200635.8°C29.5°C23.1°C39.3°C20.7°C95 mm68%0.3 m/s5.6
200531.5°C26.9°C22.3°C35.4°C18.8°C159 mm82%0.4 m/s4.9
200432.8°C26.3°C19.8°C37.9°C13.5°C118 mm69%0.4 m/s5.5
200331.4°C26.7°C22.0°C35.7°C20.1°C125 mm83%0.3 m/s5.2
200234.7°C28.1°C21.4°C38.5°C18.2°C60 mm66%0.4 m/s5.7
200132.7°C26.8°C21.0°C36.6°C15.2°C117 mm73%0.4 m/s5.2
200036.1°C28.8°C21.4°C41.5°C16.8°C58 mm58%0.4 m/s5.7
199936.0°C28.8°C21.6°C40.0°C18.2°C72 mm65%0.4 m/s6
199834.6°C27.7°C20.9°C39.0°C16.3°C67 mm66%0.4 m/s5.9
199732.6°C26.4°C20.3°C36.2°C15.5°C71 mm73%0.4 m/s5.6
199633.4°C27.4°C21.4°C36.7°C18.4°C107 mm70%0.3 m/s5.5
199536.1°C29.6°C23.2°C40.9°C20.5°C91 mm67%0.4 m/s5.1
1994 ❄️30.4°C25.2°C20.0°C33.6°C16.3°C91 mm80%0.3 m/s5.5
199334.1°C28.0°C21.9°C37.3°C18.7°C140 mm71%0.3 m/s5.4
199230.7°C25.4°C20.2°C35.3°C13.7°C148 mm77%0.4 m/s5
199131.0°C26.0°C21.1°C35.7°C14.8°C93 mm80%0.3 m/s5.2
199036.6°C29.6°C22.6°C39.9°C18.2°C45 mm59%0.3 m/s5.6
198931.1°C26.0°C20.9°C34.7°C15.9°C68 mm79%0.3 m/s5.6
198835.0°C28.6°C22.2°C37.5°C18.1°C55 mm68%0.3 m/s5.3
198735.4°C29.1°C22.9°C39.2°C19.6°C70 mm67%0.4 m/s5.8
198633.3°C27.2°C21.2°C39.9°C14.2°C112 mm69%0.4 m/s5.2
198532.6°C26.7°C20.9°C36.9°C17.4°C107 mm74%0.4 m/s5.3
198430.7°C25.8°C20.8°C33.4°C19.5°C156 mm81%0.3 m/s5.2
198335.1°C28.6°C22.1°C40.7°C16.9°C74 mm68%0.3 m/s—
198232.5°C26.8°C21.1°C36.7°C18.2°C70 mm75%0.4 m/s—
198133.1°C27.1°C21.1°C37.8°C18.2°C129 mm70%0.4 m/s—

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

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Auburn August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Auburn in August?▼

The average high in August is around 33.6°C with lows near 21.7°C (mean 27.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Auburn in August?▼

August averages 105 mm of rainfall in Auburn, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 264 mm in 2008.

What was the hottest August on record in Auburn?▼

The hottest August reached 41.9°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to 13.5°C in 2004.

Has August in Auburn 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 32.8°C to 34.5°C and overnight lows from 21.2°C to 21.9°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Auburn?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Auburn and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 33.6°C daytime highs and 21.7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Auburn?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Auburn, averaging 27.7°C.

What should I pack for Auburn in August?▼

For August in Auburn, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 33.6°C and lows of 21.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Auburn humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 72% — moderately humid.

How windy is Auburn 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 Auburn?▼

The wettest August on record was 2008 with 264 mm. On average, August sees 105 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 Auburn 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.