Oxnard Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Oxnard

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
22.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
18.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
20.3°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
2 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
75%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
7.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+3.1°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Oxnard August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oxnard, with average highs near 22°C and lows around 18.6°C (mean 20.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

Oxnard August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oxnard. Across 45 years of records, the warmest Augusts in Oxnard were 1983 and 1984 — when the month averaged 22.4°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 17.9°C. Typical August days reach 22°C with nights near 18.6°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.4°C→20.4°C-1°C
Max Temp23.3°C→22.1°C-1.2°C
Min Temp19.6°C→18.8°C-0.8°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘

Distribution of Avg Temp

17.0°C–18.5°C1 yr (2%)
18.5°C–20.0°C18 yr (40%)
20.0°C–21.5°C18 yr (40%)
21.5°C–23.0°C8 yr (18%)

Oxnard August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Oxnard, averaging 2 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2023 with 48 mm, while the driest were 2022, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0 mm.

Oxnard August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Oxnard during August averages 75%. The most humid August was 2008 at 81%, and the least humid was 1986 at 66%.

Oxnard August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 7.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Oxnard. The sunniest August was 2006 at 7.6 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1984 at 6.1.

Oxnard August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Oxnard during August is 2.1 m/s. The windiest August was 2015 at 2.7 m/s, while the calmest was 1986 at 1.6 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Oxnard

🌅
Mild
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
🌆
Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Oxnard

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Oxnard Weather by Month

Oxnard August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.6°C20.6°C19.7°C20.1°C20.5°C-0.1°C
Avg High22.3°C22.3°C21.4°C21.7°C22.2°C-0.1°C
Avg Low18.8°C18.9°C18.0°C18.4°C18.8°C0°C
Avg Rain4 mm1 mm0 mm0 mm8 mm+4 mm

Extreme August Records in Oxnard

🔥Warmest August31.7°C1984
🧊Coldest August14.0°C2010
🌧️Wettest August48 mm2023
🏜️Driest August0 mm1981
🌬️Windiest August2.7 m/s2015

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Oxnard have fallen by about 1°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 14°C (2010) to a record high of 31.7°C (1984).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm, with a wettest year of 48 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Oxnard?

One of the best times to visit Oxnard

August is one of the best times to visit Oxnard. Expect days averaging 22°C and nights around 18.6°C (mean 20.3°C) — warmer than Oxnard's yearly average — with low rainfall (2 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Oxnard'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 →

Oxnard Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oxnard, with average highs near 22°C and lows around 18.6°C (mean 20.3°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 2 mm of rainfall and 75% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 2 mm of rainfall in Oxnard, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 48 mm (2023), and the driest just 0 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 75% and average wind speed is 2.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 7.1 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 fallen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.3°C to 22.1°C and overnight lows from 19.6°C to 18.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Oxnard, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202522.4°C20.8°C19.1°C26.7°C15.9°C0 mm77%2 m/s7.2
202421.9°C20.2°C18.5°C25.9°C16.3°C0 mm76%2.1 m/s7.4
2023 🌧️22.5°C20.9°C19.2°C28.2°C17.5°C48 mm80%2.3 m/s7
202222.3°C20.5°C18.8°C25.9°C16.7°C0 mm76%2.3 m/s7.2
202121.3°C19.7°C18.2°C24.5°C16.0°C1 mm79%2 m/s7
202022.5°C20.8°C19.1°C26.3°C15.9°C0 mm78%2.1 m/s7.1
201921.3°C19.7°C18.1°C24.6°C15.6°C0 mm79%2 m/s7.4
201823.4°C21.7°C19.9°C30.3°C18.5°C0 mm78%2.2 m/s7.3
201721.9°C20.3°C18.6°C29.9°C16.1°C0 mm79%2.2 m/s6.8
201621.7°C20.0°C18.3°C24.4°C16.4°C0 mm78%2.5 m/s7.4
201523.3°C21.7°C20.1°C27.5°C18.0°C0 mm78%2.7 m/s7.2
201421.9°C20.4°C18.9°C26.6°C17.0°C1 mm78%2 m/s7.2
201321.2°C19.3°C17.4°C26.6°C15.1°C0 mm76%2 m/s7.2
201222.4°C20.7°C19.0°C25.7°C15.5°C0 mm73%1.8 m/s7.1
201120.3°C18.8°C17.2°C24.6°C14.7°C0 mm77%2.3 m/s7.3
2010 ❄️19.7°C17.9°C16.1°C23.6°C14.0°C0 mm75%1.9 m/s7.5
200921.1°C19.4°C17.6°C29.3°C14.6°C0 mm74%2.2 m/s7
200821.4°C19.8°C18.1°C23.3°C16.7°C0 mm81%1.8 m/s7.2
200722.2°C20.5°C18.7°C27.6°C16.5°C0 mm75%2 m/s7.2
200621.4°C19.8°C18.3°C24.5°C16.4°C1 mm78%2.2 m/s7.6
200521.0°C19.4°C17.8°C26.5°C16.4°C0 mm80%1.7 m/s7
200420.8°C19.3°C17.7°C23.9°C16.3°C0 mm80%1.9 m/s7.3
200322.6°C20.9°C19.2°C27.8°C16.4°C2 mm72%2.4 m/s7.5
200220.5°C18.7°C16.9°C23.8°C15.4°C0 mm78%2 m/s7
200121.0°C19.3°C17.7°C23.9°C15.1°C0 mm75%1.9 m/s7.3
200021.8°C20.1°C18.5°C28.8°C16.5°C1 mm73%2.1 m/s7.3
199921.4°C19.6°C17.8°C26.7°C15.6°C2 mm68%2.3 m/s7.2
199823.3°C21.7°C20.1°C27.8°C17.6°C3 mm72%1.9 m/s7.2
199723.5°C21.8°C20.0°C29.3°C17.3°C0 mm74%2.5 m/s7.4
199622.2°C20.3°C18.5°C26.1°C15.4°C0 mm72%1.9 m/s7.4
199521.5°C19.9°C18.2°C25.7°C15.8°C0 mm73%2.2 m/s6.9
199423.4°C21.5°C19.6°C28.0°C15.7°C0 mm70%1.9 m/s7
199321.3°C19.7°C18.2°C25.4°C16.1°C0 mm78%2.1 m/s6.9
199223.3°C21.6°C19.9°C27.2°C17.5°C0 mm73%2.1 m/s7.2
199121.2°C19.5°C17.9°C26.3°C15.2°C2 mm75%2.1 m/s6.9
199022.3°C20.6°C18.9°C25.7°C16.6°C1 mm73%2.4 m/s7.1
198920.4°C18.8°C17.2°C23.2°C15.1°C0 mm76%1.9 m/s7.3
198821.2°C19.6°C18.0°C24.2°C15.3°C0 mm77%2.2 m/s6.8
198720.7°C19.2°C17.7°C23.3°C15.9°C0 mm77%2.1 m/s6.9
198622.5°C20.4°C18.3°C27.2°C15.5°C0 mm66%1.6 m/s6.8
198522.9°C20.8°C18.8°C31.0°C16.5°C0 mm67%2.1 m/s6.9
198424.0°C22.4°C20.8°C31.7°C18.5°C5 mm72%2 m/s6.1
1983 🔥24.1°C22.4°C20.7°C29.4°C17.7°C32 mm70%2.1 m/s—
198222.6°C20.8°C18.9°C26.4°C16.4°C0 mm67%2 m/s—
198122.7°C20.8°C18.9°C28.0°C16.7°C0 mm68%2 m/s—

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

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Oxnard August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Oxnard in August?▼

The average high in August is around 22°C with lows near 18.6°C (mean 20.3°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Oxnard in August?▼

August averages 2 mm of rainfall in Oxnard, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 48 mm in 2023.

What was the hottest August on record in Oxnard?▼

The hottest August reached 31.7°C in 1984. The coldest dipped to 14°C in 2010.

Has August in Oxnard gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average August temperatures have fallen by about 1°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.3°C to 22.1°C and overnight lows from 19.6°C to 18.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Oxnard?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Oxnard and one of the drier months, so plan for around 22°C daytime highs and 18.6°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Oxnard?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Oxnard, averaging 20.3°C.

What should I pack for Oxnard in August?▼

For August in Oxnard, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 22°C and lows of 18.6°C.

Is Oxnard humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 75% — moderately humid.

How windy is Oxnard in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.1 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 2.7 m/s (2015).

Which August had the most rainfall in Oxnard?▼

The wettest August on record was 2023 with 48 mm. On average, August sees 2 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 Oxnard 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.