Greensburg Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Greensburg

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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28.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
15.4°C
Avg Temp
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21.8°C
Avg Rain
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92 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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+11.9°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Greensburg August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Greensburg, with average highs near 28.1°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 21.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Greensburg August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Greensburg. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Greensburg was 2016 — when the month averaged 24.6°C — while the coldest was 1992 at 19.2°C. Typical August days reach 28.1°C with nights near 15.4°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.3°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.1°C→22.4°C+1.3°C
Max Temp27.7°C→28.7°C+1°C
Min Temp14.4°C→16.1°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C–20.5°C9 yr (20%)
20.5°C–22.0°C17 yr (38%)
22.0°C–23.5°C10 yr (22%)
23.5°C–25.0°C9 yr (20%)

Greensburg August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Greensburg, averaging 92 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2007 with 184 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 27 mm.

Greensburg August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Greensburg during August averages 70%. The most humid August was 1984 at 81%, and the least humid was 2025 at 60%.

Greensburg August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

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

Greensburg August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Greensburg 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 was 2018 at 0 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Greensburg

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

How August Ranks in Greensburg

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌧️4th wettest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Greensburg Weather by Month

Greensburg August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.2°C21.4°C22.1°C22.0°C22.6°C+1.4°C
Avg High27.7°C27.9°C28.2°C28.3°C28.9°C+1.2°C
Avg Low14.7°C14.9°C15.8°C15.8°C16.3°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain92 mm89 mm99 mm81 mm102 mm+10 mm

Extreme August Records in Greensburg

🔥Warmest August36.7°C1988
🧊Coldest August3.3°C1982
🌧️Wettest August184 mm2007
🏜️Driest August27 mm2025
🌬️Windiest August0.1 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Greensburg have risen by about 1.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 3.3°C (1982) to a record high of 36.7°C (1988).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm, with a wettest year of 184 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Greensburg?

One of the best times to visit Greensburg

August is one of the best times to visit Greensburg. Expect days averaging 28.1°C and nights around 15.4°C (mean 21.8°C) — warmer than Greensburg's yearly average — with higher rainfall (92 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Greensburg'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 →

Greensburg Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Greensburg, with average highs near 28.1°C and lows around 15.4°C (mean 21.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 92 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 92 mm of rainfall in Greensburg, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 184 mm (2007), and the driest just 27 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.7°C to 28.7°C and overnight lows from 14.4°C to 16.1°C over the same span.
August Weather in Greensburg, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.1°C21.9°C14.6°C35.2°C7.6°C27 mm60%0.1 m/s5.8
202428.2°C22.0°C15.9°C34.2°C7.6°C135 mm74%0.1 m/s5.1
202327.8°C21.6°C15.4°C31.8°C9.1°C120 mm73%0.1 m/s5.2
202228.6°C22.6°C16.6°C33.9°C10.4°C122 mm72%0.1 m/s5.1
202129.6°C23.9°C18.1°C34.7°C12.2°C131 mm72%0.1 m/s4.9
202030.0°C23.5°C17.0°C34.7°C11.5°C78 mm65%0.1 m/s5.3
201927.7°C21.8°C15.9°C31.7°C9.9°C68 mm74%0.1 m/s5.4
201828.6°C23.0°C17.4°C32.7°C10.8°C102 mm78%0 m/s4.8
201727.2°C21.0°C14.7°C31.7°C9.5°C58 mm70%0.1 m/s5.2
2016 🔥30.9°C24.6°C18.4°C34.6°C13.6°C74 mm68%0.1 m/s5.4
201528.5°C21.5°C14.6°C33.2°C10.4°C46 mm64%0.1 m/s5.5
201426.9°C20.6°C14.2°C30.1°C8.6°C110 mm73%0.1 m/s5.4
201326.8°C20.7°C14.6°C30.7°C9.3°C103 mm73%0.1 m/s5.2
201228.4°C21.8°C15.2°C33.0°C10.7°C62 mm67%0.1 m/s5.7
201127.5°C21.7°C15.9°C31.5°C10.8°C124 mm73%0.1 m/s5.3
201030.1°C23.6°C17.0°C34.2°C10.5°C65 mm65%0.1 m/s5.3
200927.5°C21.8°C16.1°C32.9°C8.6°C79 mm75%0.1 m/s5.1
200826.8°C20.2°C13.6°C31.9°C10.0°C64 mm69%0.1 m/s5.7
2007 🌧️27.8°C22.3°C16.8°C34.0°C10.1°C184 mm77%0.1 m/s5
200629.3°C22.7°C16.1°C33.8°C9.4°C85 mm66%0.1 m/s5.5
200530.2°C23.7°C17.2°C35.3°C11.2°C82 mm66%0.1 m/s4.9
200425.0°C19.7°C14.3°C30.1°C8.2°C117 mm80%0.1 m/s5
200327.9°C22.3°C16.6°C31.8°C9.8°C129 mm78%0.1 m/s5
200230.5°C23.5°C16.4°C35.9°C9.9°C66 mm62%0.1 m/s5.6
200130.5°C23.7°C16.8°C35.6°C12.5°C88 mm64%0.1 m/s5
200026.7°C20.6°C14.5°C30.3°C7.2°C92 mm72%0.1 m/s4.7
199928.2°C21.2°C14.1°C34.5°C8.1°C78 mm64%0.1 m/s5.2
199829.7°C22.7°C15.6°C32.5°C8.3°C77 mm64%0.1 m/s5.4
199726.6°C20.6°C14.6°C31.5°C9.3°C126 mm71%0.1 m/s4.7
199626.3°C20.3°C14.3°C29.6°C10.4°C80 mm76%0.1 m/s5.5
199531.4°C24.4°C17.4°C35.5°C10.9°C56 mm63%0.1 m/s5.5
199425.5°C19.6°C13.7°C30.6°C6.0°C183 mm77%0.1 m/s4.8
199329.9°C22.9°C15.9°C35.6°C10.8°C60 mm64%0.1 m/s5.3
1992 ❄️25.4°C19.2°C13.0°C31.0°C8.3°C83 mm74%0.1 m/s5.3
199129.9°C22.8°C15.8°C35.4°C11.1°C56 mm62%0.1 m/s5.2
199026.3°C20.4°C14.6°C31.7°C9.3°C95 mm77%0.1 m/s4.6
198925.6°C20.2°C14.7°C28.9°C8.1°C49 mm78%0.1 m/s4.9
198830.5°C23.6°C16.6°C36.7°C7.9°C99 mm62%0.1 m/s5.1
198728.1°C21.6°C15.2°C33.9°C7.7°C148 mm69%0.1 m/s4.6
198626.4°C20.0°C13.7°C30.3°C5.2°C71 mm68%0.1 m/s5.4
198527.2°C20.8°C14.4°C33.5°C9.7°C79 mm68%0.1 m/s4.8
198426.4°C20.8°C15.1°C32.1°C7.4°C164 mm81%0.1 m/s5.4
198330.4°C23.3°C16.2°C35.4°C10.0°C73 mm65%0.1 m/s—
198226.8°C19.8°C12.7°C33.4°C3.3°C83 mm66%0.1 m/s—
198127.7°C20.7°C13.7°C31.0°C6.6°C66 mm66%0.1 m/s—

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

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Greensburg August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Greensburg in August?▼

The average high in August is around 28.1°C with lows near 15.4°C (mean 21.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Greensburg in August?▼

August averages 92 mm of rainfall in Greensburg, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 184 mm in 2007.

What was the hottest August on record in Greensburg?▼

The hottest August reached 36.7°C in 1988. The coldest dipped to 3.3°C in 1982.

Has August in Greensburg 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 1.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 27.7°C to 28.7°C and overnight lows from 14.4°C to 16.1°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Greensburg?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Greensburg and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 28.1°C daytime highs and 15.4°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Greensburg?▼

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

What should I pack for Greensburg in August?▼

For August in Greensburg, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 28.1°C and lows of 15.4°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Greensburg humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Greensburg 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 Greensburg?▼

The wettest August on record was 2007 with 184 mm. On average, August sees 92 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 Greensburg 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.