Peabody Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Peabody

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
27.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.7°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
93 mm
Avg Humidity
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73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.4 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.3
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+12.4°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Peabody August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Peabody, with average highs near 27.1°C and lows around 16.3°C (mean 21.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 93 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Peabody August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Peabody. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Peabody was 2022 — when the month averaged 24.9°C — while the coldest was 1982 at 19°C. Typical August days reach 27.1°C with nights near 16.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.7°C→22.3°C+1.6°C
Max Temp26.3°C→27.5°C+1.2°C
Min Temp15.1°C→17.1°C+2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.5°C9 yr (20%)
20.5°C–22.0°C18 yr (40%)
22.0°C–23.5°C12 yr (27%)
23.5°C–25.0°C6 yr (13%)

Peabody August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Peabody, averaging 93 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2011 with 211 mm, while the driest was 2007 at 36 mm.

Peabody August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Peabody during August averages 73%. The most humid August was 2021 at 82%, and the least humid was 2002 at 61%.

Peabody August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.3 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Peabody. The sunniest August was 1993 at 5.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2021 at 4.8.

Peabody August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Peabody 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 1998, 2001 and 2015, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Peabody

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

How August Ranks in Peabody

🔥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 Peabody Weather by Month

Peabody August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp20.6°C21.3°C21.9°C22.3°C22.5°C+1.9°C
Avg High26.1°C26.9°C27.2°C27.6°C27.8°C+1.7°C
Avg Low15.2°C15.8°C16.6°C16.9°C17.2°C+2°C
Avg Rain89 mm100 mm85 mm102 mm86 mm-3 mm

Extreme August Records in Peabody

🔥Warmest August38.0°C2002
🧊Coldest August6.4°C1982
🌧️Wettest August211 mm2011
🏜️Driest August36 mm2007
🌬️Windiest August0.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Peabody have risen by about 1.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 6.4°C (1982) to a record high of 38°C (2002).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 93 mm, with a wettest year of 211 mm.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Peabody?

One of the best times to visit Peabody

August is one of the best times to visit Peabody. Expect days averaging 27.1°C and nights around 16.3°C (mean 21.7°C) — warmer than Peabody's yearly average — with higher rainfall (93 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Peabody'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 →

Peabody Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Peabody, with average highs near 27.1°C and lows around 16.3°C (mean 21.7°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 93 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 93 mm of rainfall in Peabody, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 211 mm (2011), and the driest just 36 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 0.4 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.3 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.3°C to 27.5°C and overnight lows from 15.1°C to 17.1°C over the same span.
August Weather in Peabody, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202528.2°C22.0°C15.8°C35.4°C12.0°C43 mm63%0.4 m/s5.8
202426.6°C21.5°C16.4°C32.7°C11.9°C108 mm77%0.4 m/s5.2
202324.9°C20.5°C16.1°C27.5°C11.9°C149 mm82%0.4 m/s4.9
2022 🔥30.8°C24.9°C19.0°C36.8°C15.1°C61 mm65%0.4 m/s5.4
202127.1°C22.6°C18.2°C32.6°C12.1°C106 mm82%0.4 m/s4.8
202029.3°C23.6°C17.8°C34.9°C12.1°C52 mm65%0.4 m/s5.4
201927.3°C22.0°C16.6°C31.6°C10.9°C115 mm73%0.4 m/s5.6
201828.2°C23.5°C18.7°C34.6°C13.6°C128 mm80%0.4 m/s5.1
201726.2°C21.0°C15.7°C30.7°C11.3°C69 mm73%0.4 m/s5.3
201630.1°C24.1°C18.1°C35.7°C13.2°C61 mm66%0.4 m/s5.8
201529.2°C23.4°C17.6°C34.3°C14.2°C66 mm70%0.3 m/s5.6
201426.3°C20.8°C15.4°C31.9°C11.5°C75 mm73%0.4 m/s5.6
201326.1°C20.8°C15.6°C31.3°C12.0°C70 mm75%0.4 m/s5.4
201228.4°C22.9°C17.4°C33.5°C12.9°C110 mm72%0.4 m/s5.6
2011 🌧️26.4°C21.6°C16.7°C32.2°C12.6°C211 mm79%0.4 m/s5.2
201027.9°C22.4°C16.9°C33.6°C12.3°C117 mm70%0.4 m/s5.3
200926.5°C21.8°C17.1°C32.0°C12.3°C95 mm82%0.4 m/s5.3
200825.0°C20.0°C14.9°C27.7°C10.3°C102 mm79%0.4 m/s5.4
200728.4°C22.2°C16.0°C35.4°C10.2°C36 mm67%0.4 m/s5.4
200624.9°C20.2°C15.6°C32.2°C10.4°C93 mm81%0.4 m/s5.3
200528.9°C23.4°C17.9°C33.9°C13.8°C79 mm73%0.4 m/s5.3
200426.2°C21.2°C16.3°C32.4°C10.3°C140 mm78%0.4 m/s5.2
200327.2°C22.5°C17.7°C32.6°C11.5°C117 mm79%0.4 m/s5
200230.2°C23.9°C17.6°C38.0°C10.5°C53 mm61%0.4 m/s5.7
200129.2°C23.5°C17.8°C36.7°C12.4°C75 mm69%0.3 m/s5.3
200025.1°C20.1°C15.1°C30.7°C11.1°C64 mm79%0.4 m/s5.1
199927.4°C21.7°C16.0°C33.5°C11.2°C55 mm66%0.4 m/s5.2
199826.6°C21.3°C16.0°C31.0°C10.2°C82 mm77%0.3 m/s5.2
199726.3°C20.9°C15.4°C32.9°C12.7°C105 mm72%0.4 m/s5.1
199627.2°C21.5°C15.8°C31.1°C12.5°C43 mm73%0.3 m/s5.2
199528.5°C22.0°C15.6°C35.1°C11.0°C44 mm63%0.4 m/s5.7
199426.1°C20.6°C15.2°C32.6°C10.1°C140 mm73%0.4 m/s5.1
199328.8°C22.5°C16.2°C35.6°C11.1°C45 mm67%0.3 m/s5.9
199225.0°C19.9°C14.7°C30.2°C10.4°C123 mm76%0.4 m/s5
199126.8°C21.6°C16.4°C31.7°C11.3°C198 mm76%0.4 m/s4.9
199025.8°C21.2°C16.5°C31.9°C11.0°C163 mm80%0.4 m/s4.9
198924.7°C20.1°C15.4°C29.1°C8.1°C148 mm79%0.4 m/s5
198827.8°C22.3°C16.8°C34.0°C8.2°C74 mm73%0.4 m/s4.9
198726.3°C20.4°C14.5°C34.8°C9.4°C82 mm67%0.4 m/s5.4
198624.6°C19.5°C14.4°C28.1°C6.6°C91 mm76%0.4 m/s5.2
198525.9°C20.4°C14.9°C32.0°C10.8°C132 mm72%0.4 m/s5.1
198426.5°C21.3°C16.2°C30.1°C10.2°C36 mm79%0.4 m/s5.7
198327.2°C21.5°C15.8°C32.5°C10.7°C125 mm72%0.4 m/s—
1982 ❄️24.2°C19.0°C13.7°C27.8°C6.4°C69 mm76%0.4 m/s—
198127.5°C21.2°C15.0°C32.3°C9.1°C44 mm66%0.4 m/s—

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

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Peabody August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Peabody in August?▼

The average high in August is around 27.1°C with lows near 16.3°C (mean 21.7°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Peabody in August?▼

August averages 93 mm of rainfall in Peabody, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 211 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest August on record in Peabody?▼

The hottest August reached 38°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to 6.4°C in 1982.

Has August in Peabody 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 1.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 26.3°C to 27.5°C and overnight lows from 15.1°C to 17.1°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Peabody?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Peabody and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 27.1°C daytime highs and 16.3°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Peabody?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Peabody, averaging 21.7°C.

What should I pack for Peabody in August?▼

For August in Peabody, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 27.1°C and lows of 16.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Peabody humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Peabody 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 Peabody?▼

The wettest August on record was 2011 with 211 mm. On average, August sees 93 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 Peabody 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.