Gallatin Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Gallatin

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.2°C
Avg Low
❄️
19.7°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.5°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
93 mm
Avg Humidity
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70%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+11.3°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Gallatin August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Gallatin, with average highs near 31.2°C and lows around 19.7°C (mean 25.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 93 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

Gallatin August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Gallatin. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Gallatin was 2007 — when the month averaged 29.8°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 22°C. Typical August days reach 31.2°C with nights near 19.7°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.1°C→25.6°C+0.5°C
Max Temp30.9°C→31.5°C+0.6°C
Min Temp19.3°C→19.8°C+0.5°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–24.0°C6 yr (13%)
24.0°C–26.0°C23 yr (51%)
26.0°C–28.0°C14 yr (31%)
28.0°C–30.0°C2 yr (4%)

Gallatin August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Gallatin, averaging 93 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 1982 with 192 mm, while the driest was 2007 at 28 mm.

Gallatin August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Gallatin during August averages 70%. The most humid August was 2013 at 83%, and the least humid was 1999 at 52%.

Gallatin August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Gallatin. The sunniest August was 2024 at 6.3 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1984, 1985 and 1992 at 4.9.

Gallatin August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Gallatin during August is 1.3 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 1986, 1997 and 1999 at 1.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1996 at 1 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Gallatin

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

How August Ranks in Gallatin

🔥2nd warmest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️4th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Gallatin Weather by Month

Gallatin August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.4°C25.3°C25.9°C25.1°C25.5°C+0.1°C
Avg High31.3°C31.4°C31.7°C30.5°C31.2°C-0.1°C
Avg Low19.4°C19.2°C20.1°C19.7°C19.8°C+0.4°C
Avg Rain99 mm71 mm85 mm116 mm96 mm-3 mm

Extreme August Records in Gallatin

🔥Warmest August41.4°C2007
🧊Coldest August8.4°C1986
🌧️Wettest August192 mm1982
🏜️Driest August28 mm2007
🌬️Windiest August1.5 m/s1986

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Gallatin have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 8.4°C (1986) to a record high of 41.4°C (2007).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 93 mm, with a wettest year of 192 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 Gallatin?

One of the best times to visit Gallatin

August is one of the best times to visit Gallatin. Expect days averaging 31.2°C and nights around 19.7°C (mean 25.5°C) — warmer than Gallatin's yearly average — with higher rainfall (93 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Gallatin'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 →

Gallatin Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Gallatin, with average highs near 31.2°C and lows around 19.7°C (mean 25.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 93 mm of rainfall and 70% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 93 mm of rainfall in Gallatin, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 192 mm (1982), and the driest just 28 mm (2007). Humidity sits around 70% and average wind speed is 1.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.5 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.9°C to 31.5°C and overnight lows from 19.3°C to 19.8°C over the same span.
August Weather in Gallatin, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.0°C25.6°C19.3°C37.4°C12.3°C43 mm63%1.2 m/s6
202432.5°C25.8°C19.1°C38.6°C12.8°C31 mm63%1.3 m/s6.3
202331.1°C25.3°C19.6°C36.9°C13.6°C109 mm74%1.4 m/s5.3
202230.3°C25.1°C19.9°C34.7°C15.1°C78 mm77%1.2 m/s5.7
202131.6°C26.3°C21.0°C36.1°C16.3°C157 mm72%1.1 m/s5.3
202029.4°C24.6°C19.7°C32.2°C17.1°C157 mm79%1.3 m/s5.4
201930.4°C25.0°C19.7°C34.1°C15.1°C116 mm76%1.1 m/s5.9
201830.1°C25.1°C20.1°C33.5°C13.5°C113 mm76%1.3 m/s5.5
201729.4°C24.0°C18.6°C34.2°C12.9°C162 mm74%1.3 m/s5.4
201630.4°C25.9°C21.4°C32.9°C14.6°C102 mm80%1.1 m/s5.4
201528.3°C23.2°C18.2°C31.7°C12.9°C74 mm78%1.2 m/s5.7
201431.5°C25.9°C20.2°C35.6°C14.1°C158 mm70%1.2 m/s5.4
201328.3°C23.8°C19.2°C31.6°C11.8°C124 mm83%1.1 m/s5.2
201230.9°C24.9°C18.8°C36.5°C13.1°C105 mm67%1.3 m/s5.7
201133.3°C26.7°C20.1°C37.5°C16.4°C29 mm64%1.4 m/s6
201031.9°C26.5°C21.1°C36.7°C14.2°C179 mm75%1.2 m/s6
200929.2°C24.1°C19.0°C32.4°C12.3°C52 mm77%1.4 m/s5.8
200831.5°C25.2°C18.9°C35.6°C14.7°C47 mm64%1.3 m/s5.7
2007 🔥36.5°C29.8°C23.0°C41.4°C19.7°C28 mm55%1.3 m/s6.1
200632.4°C26.9°C21.3°C37.2°C15.5°C119 mm70%1.3 m/s5.3
200532.9°C27.1°C21.3°C37.1°C16.7°C190 mm69%1.3 m/s5.3
2004 ❄️27.3°C22.0°C16.8°C31.6°C10.1°C87 mm79%1.4 m/s5.5
200329.6°C25.0°C20.4°C32.1°C16.6°C107 mm81%1.1 m/s5.5
200232.9°C26.6°C20.3°C38.3°C14.7°C63 mm64%1.4 m/s5.7
200131.8°C26.2°C20.5°C34.8°C14.5°C89 mm68%1.3 m/s5.2
200033.2°C26.5°C19.8°C38.7°C13.9°C66 mm63%1.4 m/s5.7
199933.9°C26.3°C18.7°C37.7°C13.3°C43 mm52%1.5 m/s5.9
199830.3°C24.6°C19.0°C33.5°C13.7°C43 mm73%1.1 m/s5.9
199730.2°C24.3°C18.5°C33.4°C11.5°C82 mm69%1.5 m/s5.5
199629.6°C24.2°C18.8°C33.7°C15.7°C54 mm72%1 m/s5.5
199534.2°C28.2°C22.2°C37.6°C16.8°C80 mm67%1.4 m/s5.6
199430.3°C24.2°C18.1°C34.1°C13.4°C109 mm70%1.4 m/s5.6
199333.7°C27.2°C20.7°C37.1°C15.5°C71 mm63%1.2 m/s5.3
199227.4°C22.4°C17.3°C31.0°C11.0°C104 mm78%1.2 m/s4.9
199131.7°C25.6°C19.5°C35.0°C13.9°C67 mm67%1.2 m/s5.5
199033.2°C26.3°C19.4°C38.2°C12.6°C54 mm61%1.2 m/s5.5
198928.4°C23.6°C18.7°C31.4°C10.4°C91 mm79%1.1 m/s5.5
198833.9°C27.3°C20.8°C39.7°C11.5°C101 mm61%1.2 m/s5.3
198733.8°C27.2°C20.6°C37.9°C14.5°C63 mm59%1.3 m/s5.5
198631.2°C24.8°C18.5°C35.2°C8.4°C86 mm64%1.5 m/s5.2
198530.2°C24.6°C19.0°C36.0°C15.2°C139 mm72%1.4 m/s4.9
198430.2°C24.6°C18.9°C33.3°C12.9°C93 mm72%1.3 m/s4.9
198334.1°C27.8°C21.5°C38.6°C14.1°C40 mm62%1.1 m/s—
1982 🌧️29.0°C23.4°C17.7°C33.7°C12.4°C192 mm75%1.3 m/s—
198131.0°C25.1°C19.2°C34.4°C15.1°C82 mm69%1.3 m/s—

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

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Gallatin August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Gallatin in August?▼

The average high in August is around 31.2°C with lows near 19.7°C (mean 25.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Gallatin in August?▼

August averages 93 mm of rainfall in Gallatin, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 192 mm in 1982.

What was the hottest August on record in Gallatin?▼

The hottest August reached 41.4°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to 8.4°C in 1986.

Has August in Gallatin 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 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 30.9°C to 31.5°C and overnight lows from 19.3°C to 19.8°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Gallatin?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Gallatin and one of the drier months, so plan for around 31.2°C daytime highs and 19.7°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Gallatin?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Gallatin, averaging 25.5°C.

What should I pack for Gallatin in August?▼

For August in Gallatin, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.2°C and lows of 19.7°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Gallatin humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 70% — moderately humid.

How windy is Gallatin in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 1.3 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 1.5 m/s (1986).

Which August had the most rainfall in Gallatin?▼

The wettest August on record was 1982 with 192 mm. On average, August sees 93 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 Gallatin 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.