Pottstown Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Pottstown

(1981–2025)
Avg High
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29.6°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.9°C
Avg Temp
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23.8°C
Avg Rain
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106 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
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0.4 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

Pottstown August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Pottstown, with average highs near 29.6°C and lows around 17.9°C (mean 23.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Pottstown August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Pottstown. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Pottstown was 2022 — when the month averaged 26.2°C — while the coldest was 1994 at 21.2°C. Typical August days reach 29.6°C with nights near 17.9°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.4°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp22.8°C→24.7°C+1.9°C
Max Temp28.9°C→30.5°C+1.6°C
Min Temp16.7°C→18.8°C+2.1°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

21.0°C–22.5°C11 yr (24%)
22.5°C–24.0°C11 yr (24%)
24.0°C–25.5°C17 yr (38%)
25.5°C–27.0°C6 yr (13%)

Pottstown August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is about average for rainfall in Pottstown, averaging 106 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2011 with 349 mm, while the driest was 2025 at 35 mm.

Pottstown August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pottstown during August averages 70%. The most humid August was 2018 at 83%, and the least humid was 2002 at 58%.

Pottstown August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pottstown. The sunniest Augusts were 2015 and 2022 at 5.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1989, 1990 and 2000 at 4.7.

Pottstown August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pottstown 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 2003, 2009 and 2019, among others at 0.3 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Pottstown

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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 Pottstown

🔥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 Pottstown Weather by Month

Pottstown August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp23.0°C23.4°C24.2°C23.9°C24.6°C+1.6°C
Avg High28.9°C29.5°C29.8°C29.5°C30.3°C+1.4°C
Avg Low17.0°C17.3°C18.5°C18.3°C18.9°C+1.9°C
Avg Rain86 mm103 mm102 mm126 mm114 mm+29 mm

Extreme August Records in Pottstown

🔥Warmest August39.0°C2002
🧊Coldest August6.6°C1982
🌧️Wettest August349 mm2011
🏜️Driest August35 mm2025
🌬️Windiest August0.4 m/s1981

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Pottstown have risen by about 1.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 6.6°C (1982) to a record high of 39°C (2002).

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Rainfall in August is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm, with a wettest year of 349 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 Pottstown?

One of the best times to visit Pottstown

August is one of the best times to visit Pottstown. Expect days averaging 29.6°C and nights around 17.9°C (mean 23.8°C) — warmer than Pottstown's yearly average — with higher rainfall (106 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Pottstown'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 →

Pottstown Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Pottstown, with average highs near 29.6°C and lows around 17.9°C (mean 23.8°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 106 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 106 mm of rainfall in Pottstown, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 349 mm (2011), and the driest just 35 mm (2025). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 0.4 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.9°C to 30.5°C and overnight lows from 16.7°C to 18.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Pottstown, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.4°C23.0°C16.7°C34.8°C10.9°C35 mm65%0.4 m/s5.4
202430.1°C24.3°C18.4°C36.7°C11.8°C145 mm73%0.4 m/s4.9
202329.7°C24.1°C18.5°C33.7°C14.3°C78 mm69%0.4 m/s5
2022 🔥32.3°C26.2°C20.1°C36.9°C15.2°C74 mm64%0.4 m/s5.8
202131.2°C25.7°C20.2°C37.6°C15.4°C142 mm74%0.4 m/s4.8
202029.1°C24.3°C19.6°C34.2°C14.8°C212 mm78%0.4 m/s5.3
201930.3°C24.5°C18.7°C36.9°C14.4°C76 mm72%0.3 m/s5.4
201828.9°C24.4°C19.9°C33.8°C14.3°C202 mm83%0.4 m/s4.9
201727.7°C22.4°C17.1°C33.6°C12.2°C128 mm76%0.4 m/s5.1
201631.9°C26.0°C20.0°C35.9°C13.7°C54 mm68%0.4 m/s5.7
201530.9°C24.4°C17.9°C35.0°C13.9°C60 mm62%0.4 m/s5.8
201428.4°C22.3°C16.2°C33.4°C11.3°C84 mm71%0.4 m/s5.2
201327.2°C22.2°C17.3°C31.4°C10.9°C137 mm78%0.4 m/s4.9
201230.0°C24.4°C18.9°C33.9°C13.9°C105 mm70%0.4 m/s5.4
2011 🌧️28.6°C23.3°C18.0°C33.4°C11.9°C349 mm76%0.4 m/s4.9
201031.2°C25.0°C18.7°C36.6°C12.7°C62 mm65%0.4 m/s4.9
200928.5°C23.9°C19.3°C32.7°C13.6°C209 mm82%0.3 m/s5.1
200829.3°C22.9°C16.5°C32.4°C12.4°C49 mm65%0.4 m/s5.7
200730.9°C24.7°C18.5°C36.1°C13.7°C109 mm69%0.4 m/s5
200630.0°C24.3°C18.6°C34.7°C12.6°C77 mm69%0.4 m/s5.4
200531.7°C25.9°C20.1°C37.4°C14.2°C65 mm68%0.4 m/s4.8
200427.4°C22.3°C17.3°C31.5°C11.3°C131 mm82%0.4 m/s4.9
200328.5°C23.8°C19.1°C31.0°C12.5°C126 mm83%0.3 m/s4.8
200232.4°C25.9°C19.4°C39.0°C14.4°C65 mm58%0.4 m/s5.4
200131.9°C25.5°C19.1°C38.6°C15.1°C92 mm65%0.4 m/s5.1
200027.8°C22.5°C17.2°C32.6°C10.0°C97 mm74%0.4 m/s4.7
199930.8°C24.5°C18.2°C36.3°C13.0°C115 mm59%0.4 m/s5.3
199830.8°C24.4°C18.0°C34.0°C10.7°C81 mm66%0.4 m/s5.4
199728.8°C22.7°C16.6°C35.0°C12.2°C109 mm65%0.4 m/s5.2
199627.7°C22.3°C16.8°C31.6°C13.4°C87 mm78%0.3 m/s5.4
199532.3°C25.2°C18.1°C36.7°C13.4°C39 mm59%0.4 m/s5.6
1994 ❄️26.7°C21.2°C15.8°C32.0°C9.7°C152 mm78%0.4 m/s4.9
199330.8°C24.5°C18.2°C35.4°C13.7°C96 mm67%0.3 m/s5.2
199228.1°C22.0°C15.9°C32.8°C11.1°C73 mm68%0.4 m/s5.3
199130.7°C24.5°C18.3°C36.3°C15.1°C113 mm66%0.4 m/s5.4
199028.2°C22.8°C17.4°C33.3°C13.2°C169 mm76%0.4 m/s4.7
198926.8°C22.1°C17.4°C30.4°C11.8°C82 mm81%0.4 m/s4.7
198830.8°C24.7°C18.5°C36.6°C10.9°C99 mm67%0.4 m/s5.1
198730.1°C23.6°C17.1°C35.6°C10.1°C91 mm65%0.4 m/s5
198627.9°C22.1°C16.3°C32.6°C7.4°C125 mm69%0.4 m/s5.3
198528.3°C22.6°C17.0°C34.7°C12.7°C85 mm70%0.4 m/s5.2
198427.5°C22.4°C17.3°C30.2°C9.4°C68 mm80%0.4 m/s5.7
198331.9°C25.0°C18.2°C37.6°C10.8°C62 mm63%0.4 m/s—
198228.0°C21.6°C15.2°C33.0°C6.6°C74 mm65%0.4 m/s—
198129.0°C22.5°C16.0°C31.9°C9.9°C84 mm66%0.4 m/s—

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

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Pottstown August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pottstown in August?▼

The average high in August is around 29.6°C with lows near 17.9°C (mean 23.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pottstown in August?▼

August averages 106 mm of rainfall in Pottstown, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 349 mm in 2011.

What was the hottest August on record in Pottstown?▼

The hottest August reached 39°C in 2002. The coldest dipped to 6.6°C in 1982.

Has August in Pottstown 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 1.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 28.9°C to 30.5°C and overnight lows from 16.7°C to 18.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Pottstown?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Pottstown and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 29.6°C daytime highs and 17.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Pottstown?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Pottstown, averaging 23.8°C.

What should I pack for Pottstown in August?▼

For August in Pottstown, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.6°C and lows of 17.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Pottstown humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Pottstown 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 Pottstown?▼

The wettest August on record was 2011 with 349 mm. On average, August sees 106 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 Pottstown 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.