Butler Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Butler

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
28.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.3°C
Avg Temp
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21.8°C
Avg Rain
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86 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
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0.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+12.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Butler August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Butler, with average highs near 28.2°C and lows around 15.3°C (mean 21.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Butler August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Butler. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Butler was 2016 — when the month averaged 24.6°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 18.8°C. Typical August days reach 28.2°C with nights near 15.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp20.9°C→22.4°C+1.5°C
Max Temp27.7°C→28.9°C+1.2°C
Min Temp14.2°C→15.9°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.8°C3 yr (7%)
19.8°C–21.5°C19 yr (42%)
21.5°C–23.3°C14 yr (31%)
23.3°C–25.0°C9 yr (20%)

Butler August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Butler, averaging 86 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1994 with 164 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 24 mm.

Butler August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Butler during August averages 70%. The most humid August was 2004 at 80%, and the least humid was 2025 at 59%.

Butler August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Butler. The sunniest August was 2025 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1987 and 1990 at 4.6.

Butler August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Butler during August is 0.1 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.1 m/s, while the calmest were 2001, 2016 and 2018, among others at 0 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Butler

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Cool
Morning
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Warm
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★☆

How August Ranks in Butler

🔥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 Butler Weather by Month

Butler August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.0°C21.3°C22.0°C22.1°C22.6°C+1.6°C
Avg High27.7°C27.9°C28.3°C28.5°C29.1°C+1.4°C
Avg Low14.4°C14.8°C15.7°C15.7°C16.1°C+1.7°C
Avg Rain90 mm86 mm93 mm74 mm91 mm+1 mm

Extreme August Records in Butler

🔥Warmest August36.8°C2001
🧊Coldest August2.9°C1982
🌧️Wettest August164 mm1994
🏜️Driest August24 mm2025
🌬️Windiest August0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Butler have risen by about 1.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 2.9°C (1982) to a record high of 36.8°C (2001).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm, with a wettest year of 164 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.3°C per decade while lows rose 0.5°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Butler?

One of the best times to visit Butler

August is one of the best times to visit Butler. Expect days averaging 28.2°C and nights around 15.3°C (mean 21.8°C) — warmer than Butler's yearly average — with higher rainfall (86 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Butler'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 →

Butler Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Butler, with average highs near 28.2°C and lows around 15.3°C (mean 21.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 86 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 86 mm of rainfall in Butler, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 164 mm (1994), and the driest just 24 mm (2025). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 0.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.2 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.7°C to 28.9°C and overnight lows from 14.2°C to 15.9°C over the same span.
August Weather in Butler, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.2°C21.8°C14.5°C35.4°C7.8°C24 mm59%0.1 m/s5.8
202429.1°C22.5°C15.9°C34.8°C8.0°C100 mm70%0.1 m/s5.1
202327.5°C21.3°C15.0°C31.4°C9.6°C122 mm73%0.1 m/s5.2
202229.2°C22.8°C16.4°C34.2°C11.4°C82 mm69%0.1 m/s5.1
202129.5°C23.7°C17.9°C34.0°C12.0°C131 mm73%0.1 m/s4.9
202029.8°C23.3°C16.8°C34.6°C10.7°C86 mm64%0.1 m/s5.3
201926.5°C21.1°C15.7°C29.9°C9.9°C67 mm79%0.1 m/s5.4
201829.6°C23.5°C17.5°C34.7°C10.4°C64 mm73%0 m/s4.8
201727.7°C21.3°C14.8°C32.3°C10.8°C49 mm68%0.1 m/s5.2
2016 🔥31.0°C24.6°C18.2°C34.6°C12.2°C71 mm68%0 m/s5.4
201528.4°C21.4°C14.4°C33.2°C10.4°C44 mm65%0.1 m/s5.5
201426.8°C20.5°C14.3°C30.3°C8.2°C112 mm73%0.1 m/s5.4
201327.4°C21.1°C14.7°C31.8°C9.6°C75 mm71%0.1 m/s5.2
201228.8°C21.7°C14.7°C33.9°C9.7°C76 mm67%0.1 m/s5.7
201128.0°C21.8°C15.7°C31.6°C9.9°C111 mm71%0.1 m/s5.3
201030.3°C23.6°C17.0°C34.7°C10.1°C69 mm64%0.1 m/s5.3
200927.4°C21.6°C15.8°C33.1°C9.1°C84 mm74%0.1 m/s5.1
200826.8°C20.3°C13.8°C32.2°C9.5°C61 mm69%0.1 m/s5.7
200728.3°C22.5°C16.8°C34.8°C9.9°C156 mm74%0.1 m/s5
200628.7°C22.4°C16.1°C33.0°C9.2°C80 mm68%0.1 m/s5.5
200530.2°C23.5°C16.9°C34.7°C11.7°C94 mm65%0.1 m/s4.9
200424.9°C19.5°C14.0°C30.4°C8.0°C121 mm80%0.1 m/s5
200327.9°C22.1°C16.3°C31.6°C9.7°C102 mm77%0.1 m/s5
200230.6°C23.3°C16.0°C36.2°C10.0°C62 mm61%0.1 m/s5.6
200130.7°C23.6°C16.6°C36.8°C11.1°C91 mm62%0 m/s5
200027.5°C20.9°C14.3°C31.2°C7.7°C78 mm70%0 m/s4.7
199927.9°C20.9°C13.9°C32.8°C9.0°C66 mm65%0 m/s5.2
199830.3°C23.2°C16.2°C34.0°C8.5°C74 mm62%0.1 m/s5.4
199726.5°C20.4°C14.3°C31.8°C9.3°C112 mm71%0.1 m/s4.7
199626.8°C20.5°C14.2°C30.2°C10.5°C71 mm76%0.1 m/s5.5
199530.7°C23.9°C17.2°C34.2°C10.7°C63 mm67%0.1 m/s5.5
1994 🌧️25.8°C19.7°C13.5°C30.8°C6.2°C164 mm76%0.1 m/s4.8
199330.1°C22.9°C15.7°C35.6°C9.7°C58 mm63%0.1 m/s5.3
1992 ❄️24.9°C18.8°C12.7°C30.7°C7.5°C108 mm77%0.1 m/s5.3
199130.1°C22.9°C15.7°C35.6°C10.5°C50 mm60%0.1 m/s5.2
199025.4°C19.9°C14.4°C29.5°C9.4°C91 mm80%0.1 m/s4.6
198926.6°C20.6°C14.7°C30.5°C7.6°C46 mm74%0.1 m/s4.9
198830.1°C23.1°C16.1°C36.3°C6.9°C92 mm63%0.1 m/s5.1
198727.7°C21.2°C14.6°C33.6°C7.8°C159 mm71%0.1 m/s4.6
198626.3°C19.8°C13.3°C30.2°C5.0°C67 mm69%0.1 m/s5.4
198527.2°C20.6°C14.0°C32.6°C8.9°C89 mm68%0.1 m/s4.8
198426.9°C20.9°C15.0°C32.0°C7.9°C141 mm79%0.1 m/s5.4
198330.1°C22.9°C15.7°C34.5°C9.2°C82 mm67%0.1 m/s—
198227.0°C19.8°C12.6°C34.4°C2.9°C66 mm65%0.1 m/s—
198127.2°C20.4°C13.6°C30.7°C6.4°C69 mm69%0.1 m/s—

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

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Butler August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Butler in August?▼

The average high in August is around 28.2°C with lows near 15.3°C (mean 21.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Butler in August?▼

August averages 86 mm of rainfall in Butler, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 164 mm in 1994.

What was the hottest August on record in Butler?▼

The hottest August reached 36.8°C in 2001. The coldest dipped to 2.9°C in 1982.

Has August in Butler 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 1.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.7°C to 28.9°C and overnight lows from 14.2°C to 15.9°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Butler?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Butler and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 28.2°C daytime highs and 15.3°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Butler?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Butler, averaging 21.8°C.

What should I pack for Butler in August?▼

For August in Butler, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.2°C and lows of 15.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Butler humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Butler in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.1 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.1 m/s (1981).

Which August had the most rainfall in Butler?▼

The wettest August on record was 1994 with 164 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 Butler 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.