Murfreesboro Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Murfreesboro

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
31.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
20.0°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
25.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
94 mm
Avg Humidity
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69%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+11.2°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌙Mild mornings☀️Very sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Murfreesboro August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Murfreesboro, with average highs near 31.8°C and lows around 20°C (mean 25.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 94 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

Murfreesboro August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Murfreesboro. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Murfreesboro was 2007 — when the month averaged 30.1°C — while the coldest was 2004 at 22.8°C. Typical August days reach 31.8°C with nights near 20°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp25.5°C→26.0°C+0.5°C
Max Temp31.3°C→31.9°C+0.6°C
Min Temp19.7°C→20.0°C+0.3°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

22.0°C–24.3°C6 yr (13%)
24.3°C–26.5°C23 yr (51%)
26.5°C–28.8°C15 yr (33%)
28.8°C–31.0°C1 yr (2%)

Murfreesboro August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Murfreesboro, averaging 94 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2021 with 190 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 32 mm.

Murfreesboro August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Murfreesboro during August averages 69%. The most humid August was 2013 at 83%, and the least humid was 1999 at 52%.

Murfreesboro August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.5 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Murfreesboro. The sunniest August was 2024 at 6.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1992 at 4.8.

Murfreesboro August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Murfreesboro during August is 1.2 m/s. The windiest August was 1999 at 1.5 m/s, while the calmest was 1996 at 0.9 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Murfreesboro

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

How August Ranks in Murfreesboro

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

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

Explore Murfreesboro Weather by Month

Murfreesboro August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp25.8°C25.8°C26.4°C25.7°C25.9°C+0.1°C
Avg High31.7°C32.0°C32.4°C31.2°C31.7°C0°C
Avg Low19.8°C19.7°C20.5°C20.2°C20.1°C+0.3°C
Avg Rain101 mm71 mm82 mm113 mm111 mm+10 mm

Extreme August Records in Murfreesboro

🔥Warmest August41.5°C2007
🧊Coldest August9.2°C1986
🌧️Wettest August190 mm2021
🏜️Driest August32 mm2024
🌬️Windiest August1.5 m/s1999

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Murfreesboro 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 9.2°C (1986) to a record high of 41.5°C (2007).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 94 mm, with a wettest year of 190 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°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 Murfreesboro?

One of the best times to visit Murfreesboro

August is one of the best times to visit Murfreesboro. Expect days averaging 31.8°C and nights around 20°C (mean 25.9°C) — warmer than Murfreesboro's yearly average — with higher rainfall (94 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Murfreesboro'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 →

Murfreesboro Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Murfreesboro, with average highs near 31.8°C and lows around 20°C (mean 25.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 94 mm of rainfall and 69% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 94 mm of rainfall in Murfreesboro, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 190 mm (2021), and the driest just 32 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 69% and average wind speed is 1.2 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 31.3°C to 31.9°C and overnight lows from 19.7°C to 20°C over the same span.
August Weather in Murfreesboro, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202532.5°C26.0°C19.5°C37.5°C12.7°C69 mm62%1.1 m/s5.6
202433.5°C26.5°C19.5°C38.6°C13.4°C32 mm61%1.2 m/s6.4
202331.1°C25.5°C20.0°C36.8°C14.0°C131 mm74%1.2 m/s5.5
202231.2°C25.8°C20.3°C35.2°C15.7°C82 mm74%1.2 m/s5.5
2021 🌧️31.4°C26.2°C20.9°C34.8°C16.6°C190 mm73%1.1 m/s5.2
202030.2°C25.1°C20.1°C33.3°C17.6°C159 mm77%1.2 m/s5.4
201931.7°C26.0°C20.3°C36.1°C14.5°C108 mm71%1 m/s6.1
201830.9°C25.7°C20.6°C34.8°C14.3°C111 mm73%1.3 m/s5.7
201729.9°C24.5°C19.0°C34.0°C13.4°C157 mm73%1.2 m/s5.4
201632.2°C27.1°C22.0°C34.9°C15.3°C106 mm74%1.2 m/s5.5
201529.2°C23.9°C18.5°C33.5°C13.1°C99 mm76%1.2 m/s5.5
201431.7°C26.1°C20.4°C35.7°C14.1°C145 mm70%1.2 m/s5.6
201328.6°C24.1°C19.5°C32.1°C12.5°C104 mm83%1.1 m/s4.9
201230.8°C24.9°C19.1°C35.6°C13.0°C103 mm69%1.2 m/s5.6
201134.2°C27.3°C20.4°C38.6°C16.3°C35 mm61%1.3 m/s6
201032.9°C27.3°C21.7°C37.9°C16.2°C162 mm73%1.2 m/s5.9
200930.1°C24.7°C19.4°C33.3°C13.0°C59 mm75%1.3 m/s5.6
200832.3°C25.8°C19.3°C36.6°C15.2°C67 mm62%1.3 m/s5.4
2007 🔥36.9°C30.1°C23.4°C41.5°C20.2°C35 mm54%1.2 m/s6
200633.2°C27.6°C21.9°C37.8°C16.2°C97 mm68%1.2 m/s5.5
200533.5°C27.6°C21.6°C37.4°C17.2°C144 mm67%1.3 m/s5.4
2004 ❄️28.5°C22.8°C17.2°C33.3°C10.2°C89 mm75%1.4 m/s5.4
200330.3°C25.5°C20.7°C33.6°C16.9°C93 mm79%1.1 m/s5.6
200233.5°C27.0°C20.5°C38.2°C15.2°C65 mm62%1.3 m/s5.7
200131.6°C26.0°C20.4°C34.7°C14.8°C101 mm69%1.2 m/s5.1
200033.9°C27.1°C20.3°C39.3°C14.2°C66 mm60%1.4 m/s5.7
199934.3°C26.8°C19.3°C38.5°C14.0°C35 mm52%1.5 m/s6.1
199831.5°C25.5°C19.5°C35.3°C15.1°C48 mm69%1.1 m/s5.9
199730.9°C24.9°C18.9°C34.2°C12.0°C78 mm67%1.4 m/s5.6
199630.1°C24.6°C19.1°C33.6°C15.1°C63 mm71%0.9 m/s5.6
199534.5°C28.5°C22.5°C37.9°C17.7°C85 mm66%1.3 m/s5.5
199430.5°C24.6°C18.7°C33.7°C14.0°C105 mm71%1.3 m/s5.7
199334.1°C27.7°C21.3°C37.2°C16.8°C74 mm62%1.1 m/s5.5
199228.6°C23.2°C17.8°C32.0°C11.2°C108 mm74%1.2 m/s4.8
199131.6°C25.7°C19.8°C34.6°C13.9°C63 mm67%1.1 m/s5.5
199033.8°C26.9°C20.0°C39.1°C13.4°C46 mm59%1.2 m/s5.7
198928.6°C23.8°C18.9°C31.6°C10.3°C79 mm79%1.1 m/s5.5
198834.3°C27.7°C21.1°C39.7°C12.2°C96 mm60%1.2 m/s5.5
198734.2°C27.6°C21.0°C38.2°C14.7°C64 mm59%1.3 m/s5.3
198631.5°C25.3°C19.0°C35.6°C9.2°C98 mm64%1.4 m/s5.1
198530.6°C25.0°C19.4°C35.8°C15.5°C150 mm71%1.3 m/s5
198430.0°C24.6°C19.2°C33.1°C13.2°C85 mm74%1.2 m/s5
198334.4°C28.1°C21.8°C38.9°C15.1°C54 mm61%1 m/s—
198229.6°C24.0°C18.3°C34.8°C12.7°C177 mm74%1.2 m/s—
198131.8°C25.7°C19.6°C35.7°C15.8°C103 mm67%1.2 m/s—

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

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Murfreesboro August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Murfreesboro in August?▼

The average high in August is around 31.8°C with lows near 20°C (mean 25.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Murfreesboro in August?▼

August averages 94 mm of rainfall in Murfreesboro, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 190 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest August on record in Murfreesboro?▼

The hottest August reached 41.5°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to 9.2°C in 1986.

Has August in Murfreesboro 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 31.3°C to 31.9°C and overnight lows from 19.7°C to 20°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Murfreesboro?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Murfreesboro and one of the drier months, so plan for around 31.8°C daytime highs and 20°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Murfreesboro?▼

Not quite — August is the 11th coolest month in Murfreesboro, averaging 25.9°C.

What should I pack for Murfreesboro in August?▼

For August in Murfreesboro, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 31.8°C and lows of 20°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Murfreesboro humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 69% — moderately humid.

How windy is Murfreesboro in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 1.2 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 1.5 m/s (1999).

Which August had the most rainfall in Murfreesboro?▼

The wettest August on record was 2021 with 190 mm. On average, August sees 94 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 Murfreesboro 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.