Clarksville Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Clarksville

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
32.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.9°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
26.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
85 mm
Avg Humidity
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68%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.8 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.6
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+11.6°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Clarksville August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Clarksville, with average highs near 32.3°C and lows around 19.9°C (mean 26.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

Clarksville August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Clarksville. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Clarksville was 2007 — when the month averaged 30.9°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 23°C. Typical August days reach 32.3°C with nights near 19.9°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.8°C→25.9°C+0.1°C
Max Temp32.0°C→32.0°C0°C
Min Temp19.5°C→19.8°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–25.0°C13 yr (29%)
25.0°C–27.0°C20 yr (44%)
27.0°C–29.0°C11 yr (24%)
29.0°C–31.0°C1 yr (2%)

Clarksville August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Clarksville, averaging 85 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2005 with 190 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 19 mm.

Clarksville August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Clarksville during August averages 68%. The most humid August was 2016 at 84%, and the least humid was 1999 at 47%.

Clarksville August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.6 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Clarksville. The sunniest August was 2024 at 6.2 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1985 at 4.9.

Clarksville August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Clarksville during August is 0.8 m/s. The windiest August was 1999 at 1 m/s, while the calmest was 1996 at 0.6 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Clarksville

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

How August Ranks in Clarksville

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵1st driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Clarksville Weather by Month

Clarksville August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.9°C25.9°C26.6°C26.1°C25.7°C-0.2°C
Avg High32.3°C32.4°C32.8°C32.0°C31.6°C-0.7°C
Avg Low19.6°C19.5°C20.4°C20.1°C19.8°C+0.2°C
Avg Rain86 mm63 mm85 mm95 mm106 mm+19 mm

Extreme August Records in Clarksville

🔥Warmest August42.2°C2007
🧊Coldest August8.4°C1986
🌧️Wettest August190 mm2005
🏜️Driest August19 mm1999
🌬️Windiest August1 m/s1999

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Clarksville have stayed relatively stable across the record.

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August has ranged from a record low of 8.4°C (1986) to a record high of 42.2°C (2007).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm, with a wettest year of 190 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.2°C per decade while lows rose 0.1°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Clarksville?

One of the best times to visit Clarksville

August is one of the best times to visit Clarksville. Expect days averaging 32.3°C and nights around 19.9°C (mean 26.1°C) — warmer than Clarksville's yearly average — with higher rainfall (85 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Clarksville'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 →

Clarksville Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Clarksville, with average highs near 32.3°C and lows around 19.9°C (mean 26.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 85 mm of rainfall and 68% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Clarksville, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 190 mm (2005), and the driest just 19 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 68% and average wind speed is 0.8 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.6 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 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 32°C to 32°C and overnight lows from 19.5°C to 19.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Clarksville, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202533.0°C26.0°C19.1°C38.6°C11.8°C22 mm61%0.7 m/s6.1
202434.3°C27.0°C19.7°C40.6°C12.9°C24 mm57%0.8 m/s6.2
202330.3°C24.9°C19.4°C37.5°C13.0°C178 mm78%0.8 m/s5.3
202230.9°C25.5°C20.1°C35.3°C15.2°C112 mm77%0.7 m/s5.8
202131.3°C26.0°C20.7°C34.9°C15.0°C168 mm75%0.7 m/s5.4
202029.6°C24.6°C19.7°C33.2°C15.7°C130 mm81%0.8 m/s5.4
201932.8°C26.6°C20.5°C37.1°C17.1°C95 mm71%0.7 m/s5.8
201832.4°C26.6°C20.8°C36.6°C14.8°C60 mm70%0.8 m/s5.6
201730.7°C24.9°C19.1°C36.4°C13.4°C164 mm70%0.8 m/s5.4
201630.2°C25.9°C21.6°C32.6°C15.3°C147 mm84%0.7 m/s5.3
201530.5°C24.5°C18.4°C34.0°C13.2°C63 mm73%0.8 m/s5.9
201433.1°C26.8°C20.5°C36.1°C14.5°C109 mm67%0.8 m/s5.4
201329.2°C24.4°C19.5°C34.9°C11.4°C110 mm81%0.7 m/s5.2
201233.0°C26.0°C19.1°C38.6°C13.4°C75 mm62%0.8 m/s5.8
201133.7°C27.0°C20.2°C39.2°C16.1°C53 mm65%0.8 m/s6
201034.8°C28.2°C21.6°C40.0°C14.0°C74 mm66%0.8 m/s6
200929.7°C24.3°C18.8°C32.9°C12.2°C68 mm77%0.8 m/s5.9
200832.3°C25.8°C19.3°C36.5°C15.0°C33 mm64%0.8 m/s5.5
2007 🔥37.9°C30.9°C23.9°C42.2°C20.1°C25 mm49%0.9 m/s6
200633.3°C27.2°C21.1°C36.9°C16.4°C98 mm70%0.8 m/s5.5
2005 🌧️34.1°C27.8°C21.5°C38.0°C16.2°C190 mm67%0.8 m/s5.5
2004 ❄️28.6°C23.0°C17.3°C34.1°C10.4°C115 mm74%0.9 m/s5.5
200331.4°C26.0°C20.6°C35.4°C17.1°C110 mm76%0.7 m/s5.5
200233.2°C26.9°C20.7°C38.7°C15.2°C65 mm66%0.8 m/s5.6
200133.1°C26.9°C20.6°C37.1°C15.2°C88 mm66%0.8 m/s5.4
200034.5°C27.3°C20.2°C39.5°C14.3°C62 mm60%0.8 m/s5.6
199934.8°C26.9°C19.0°C39.0°C14.2°C19 mm47%1 m/s6
199831.8°C25.7°C19.5°C36.6°C15.4°C37 mm71%0.7 m/s5.8
199730.9°C24.9°C19.0°C34.7°C12.2°C89 mm70%0.9 m/s5.4
199631.2°C25.2°C19.1°C35.8°C15.0°C42 mm69%0.6 m/s5.6
199534.1°C28.2°C22.2°C38.2°C16.2°C90 mm69%0.8 m/s5.7
199431.8°C24.9°C18.0°C36.0°C12.9°C76 mm66%0.8 m/s5.8
199334.2°C27.7°C21.1°C37.8°C15.5°C74 mm64%0.8 m/s5.4
199229.7°C23.7°C17.7°C34.0°C12.7°C87 mm71%0.8 m/s5.1
199131.6°C25.6°C19.6°C35.2°C13.6°C67 mm69%0.8 m/s5.6
199033.8°C26.6°C19.4°C39.0°C12.5°C55 mm61%0.8 m/s5.7
198930.0°C24.6°C19.2°C34.1°C10.6°C74 mm76%0.7 m/s5.6
198834.5°C27.7°C20.8°C39.7°C11.4°C90 mm61%0.7 m/s5.4
198734.5°C27.6°C20.7°C39.1°C15.3°C48 mm58%0.9 m/s5.6
198631.4°C24.8°C18.1°C35.3°C8.4°C74 mm64%0.9 m/s5.2
198530.1°C24.5°C19.0°C35.9°C14.7°C149 mm75%0.8 m/s4.9
198431.5°C25.3°C19.1°C35.5°C13.2°C67 mm69%0.8 m/s5.1
198335.7°C28.8°C21.9°C39.5°C14.9°C41 mm59%0.7 m/s—
198231.6°C25.1°C18.5°C36.6°C14.4°C149 mm69%0.8 m/s—
198131.0°C25.1°C19.2°C34.4°C15.1°C83 mm70%0.7 m/s—

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

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Clarksville August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Clarksville in August?▼

The average high in August is around 32.3°C with lows near 19.9°C (mean 26.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Clarksville in August?▼

August averages 85 mm of rainfall in Clarksville, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 190 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest August on record in Clarksville?▼

The hottest August reached 42.2°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to 8.4°C in 1986.

Has August in Clarksville 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 0.1°C. Daytime highs moved from 32°C to 32°C and overnight lows from 19.5°C to 19.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Clarksville?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Clarksville and one of the drier months, so plan for around 32.3°C daytime highs and 19.9°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Clarksville?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Clarksville, averaging 26.1°C.

What should I pack for Clarksville in August?▼

For August in Clarksville, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 32.3°C and lows of 19.9°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Clarksville humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 68% — moderately humid.

How windy is Clarksville in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.8 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 1 m/s (1999).

Which August had the most rainfall in Clarksville?▼

The wettest August on record was 2005 with 190 mm. On average, August sees 85 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 Clarksville 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.