Stillwater Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Stillwater

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
34.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
22.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
28.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
86 mm
Avg Humidity
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60%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
6.1
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+12.5°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Stillwater August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Stillwater, with average highs near 34.6°C and lows around 22.2°C (mean 28.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

Stillwater August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Stillwater. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Stillwater was 2011 — when the month averaged 33.2°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 23.4°C. Typical August days reach 34.6°C with nights near 22.2°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp28.9°C→29.2°C+0.3°C
Max Temp35.4°C→35.6°C+0.2°C
Min Temp22.4°C→22.8°C+0.4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–25.8°C3 yr (7%)
25.8°C–28.5°C23 yr (51%)
28.5°C–31.3°C17 yr (38%)
31.3°C–34.0°C2 yr (4%)

Stillwater August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Stillwater, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2019 with 252 mm, while the driest was 2000 at 2 mm.

Stillwater August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Stillwater during August averages 60%. The most humid August was 2007 at 80%, and the least humid was 2000 at 39%.

Stillwater August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 6.1 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Stillwater. The sunniest August was 2000 at 6.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1996 and 2008 at 5.4.

Stillwater August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Stillwater during August is 2.7 m/s. The windiest August was 2000 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest were 1992, 1996 and 2005 at 2.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Stillwater

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

How August Ranks in Stillwater

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Stillwater Weather by Month

Stillwater August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp28.3°C27.7°C28.6°C28.4°C29.0°C+0.7°C
Avg High34.6°C34.0°C34.7°C34.5°C35.4°C+0.8°C
Avg Low22.0°C21.5°C22.6°C22.3°C22.5°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain68 mm86 mm95 mm100 mm72 mm+4 mm

Extreme August Records in Stillwater

🔥Warmest August47.1°C2012
🧊Coldest August12.0°C2009
🌧️Wettest August252 mm2019
🏜️Driest August2 mm2000
🌬️Windiest August3.4 m/s2000

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Stillwater have risen by about 0.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 12°C (2009) to a record high of 47.1°C (2012).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm, with a wettest year of 252 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Stillwater?

A good time to visit Stillwater

August is a good time to visit Stillwater, with days averaging 34.6°C and nights around 22.2°C (mean 28.4°C, warmer than Stillwater's yearly average) and higher rainfall. September and May are marginally more temperate, but August still suits most travellers.

See Stillwater'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 →

Stillwater Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Stillwater, with average highs near 34.6°C and lows around 22.2°C (mean 28.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 60% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 86 mm of rainfall in Stillwater, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 252 mm (2019), and the driest just 2 mm (2000). Humidity sits around 60% and average wind speed is 2.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 6.1 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 risen by about 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 35.4°C to 35.6°C and overnight lows from 22.4°C to 22.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Stillwater, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.8°C27.1°C21.5°C38.4°C16.9°C87 mm68%2.5 m/s5.6
202437.0°C30.1°C23.2°C42.2°C18.7°C90 mm54%2.8 m/s6.2
202337.0°C30.0°C22.9°C42.6°C16.4°C101 mm54%2.4 m/s6.6
202236.7°C30.2°C23.6°C41.5°C20.2°C40 mm53%2.6 m/s6.4
202134.3°C28.5°C22.7°C38.9°C17.5°C59 mm66%2.9 m/s6.2
202034.5°C27.8°C21.2°C40.3°C16.3°C55 mm62%2.5 m/s6.2
2019 🌧️32.2°C27.4°C22.7°C37.3°C16.7°C252 mm77%2.4 m/s5.6
201833.1°C27.5°C21.9°C37.5°C17.7°C114 mm66%2.8 m/s5.8
201731.2°C25.7°C20.3°C35.9°C15.6°C160 mm71%2.4 m/s5.7
201633.9°C28.3°C22.6°C39.5°C15.6°C53 mm64%2.6 m/s6
201532.1°C26.3°C20.5°C38.3°C13.2°C78 mm66%2.5 m/s6.1
201435.5°C28.8°C22.1°C39.7°C16.4°C34 mm56%2.7 m/s6.7
201333.3°C27.4°C21.5°C40.3°C15.7°C98 mm66%2.5 m/s6.2
201236.7°C29.5°C22.3°C47.1°C15.8°C68 mm44%2.9 m/s6.3
2011 🔥40.6°C33.2°C25.7°C46.0°C19.5°C70 mm44%2.9 m/s6.2
201036.8°C30.2°C23.6°C42.2°C14.2°C68 mm54%2.8 m/s6.7
200932.4°C26.5°C20.6°C39.0°C12.0°C154 mm66%2.9 m/s6.4
200832.9°C27.2°C21.6°C40.9°C17.2°C71 mm67%2.4 m/s5.4
200731.6°C27.0°C22.4°C35.4°C17.8°C94 mm80%2.8 m/s6.4
200636.3°C30.4°C24.5°C42.8°C17.4°C89 mm54%2.7 m/s6.1
200533.9°C28.3°C22.7°C39.3°C18.9°C174 mm65%2.3 m/s5.9
200431.5°C25.5°C19.4°C37.7°C14.2°C77 mm64%2.7 m/s6.2
200336.7°C30.3°C23.9°C40.9°C20.4°C135 mm52%2.4 m/s5.9
200234.9°C28.7°C22.4°C38.9°C14.7°C104 mm58%2.8 m/s6.1
200137.0°C30.3°C23.7°C41.2°C19.0°C52 mm50%2.6 m/s6.4
200039.6°C32.2°C24.8°C41.8°C19.7°C2 mm39%3.4 m/s6.8
199936.9°C29.7°C22.5°C41.8°C17.2°C31 mm51%2.7 m/s6.5
199837.9°C31.1°C24.3°C41.9°C20.2°C27 mm45%2.5 m/s6.3
199732.0°C26.2°C20.5°C36.2°C15.2°C133 mm67%2.6 m/s5.9
199631.4°C26.2°C21.0°C35.2°C17.0°C120 mm69%2.3 m/s5.4
199533.9°C28.1°C22.4°C37.9°C18.0°C80 mm67%2.4 m/s6.2
199434.5°C27.4°C20.4°C39.3°C14.1°C120 mm56%3 m/s6.2
199334.3°C28.3°C22.3°C38.7°C14.8°C76 mm61%2.8 m/s5.8
1992 ❄️28.7°C23.4°C18.1°C33.4°C12.7°C160 mm75%2.3 m/s5.5
199134.8°C28.3°C21.8°C40.3°C16.8°C50 mm52%2.4 m/s6.2
199035.1°C28.4°C21.7°C41.1°C15.4°C66 mm58%2.6 m/s6.3
198932.2°C26.6°C21.0°C37.1°C12.6°C126 mm66%2.9 m/s5.5
198836.0°C29.3°C22.7°C40.5°C12.2°C38 mm52%2.8 m/s6.1
198733.8°C27.8°C21.7°C37.6°C14.8°C78 mm62%2.8 m/s6.2
198632.3°C26.4°C20.5°C39.6°C13.4°C111 mm60%2.6 m/s5.8
198534.6°C28.0°C21.3°C38.9°C15.3°C50 mm60%2.7 m/s6
198435.8°C29.1°C22.3°C43.3°C17.8°C56 mm50%2.5 m/s6
198337.6°C31.2°C24.8°C41.2°C22.6°C39 mm50%2.5 m/s—
198236.2°C29.6°C23.0°C40.9°C20.3°C18 mm57%3.1 m/s—
198132.8°C26.7°C20.5°C36.8°C14.4°C96 mm61%2.8 m/s—

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

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Stillwater August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Stillwater in August?▼

The average high in August is around 34.6°C with lows near 22.2°C (mean 28.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Stillwater in August?▼

August averages 86 mm of rainfall in Stillwater, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 252 mm in 2019.

What was the hottest August on record in Stillwater?▼

The hottest August reached 47.1°C in 2012. The coldest dipped to 12°C in 2009.

Has August in Stillwater 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 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 35.4°C to 35.6°C and overnight lows from 22.4°C to 22.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Stillwater?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Stillwater and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 34.6°C daytime highs and 22.2°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Stillwater?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Stillwater, averaging 28.4°C.

What should I pack for Stillwater in August?▼

For August in Stillwater, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 34.6°C and lows of 22.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Stillwater humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 60% — moderately humid.

How windy is Stillwater in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 2.7 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 3.4 m/s (2000).

Which August had the most rainfall in Stillwater?▼

The wettest August on record was 2019 with 252 mm. On average, August sees 86 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 Stillwater 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.