Kirkland Weather in August (1981–2025)

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August at a Glance in Kirkland

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
13.2°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
18.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
30 mm
Avg Humidity
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76%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+7.8°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Kirkland August Weather Overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Kirkland, with average highs near 23.5°C and lows around 13.2°C (mean 18.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 30 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

Kirkland August Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Kirkland. Across 45 years of records, the warmest August in Kirkland was 1986 — when the month averaged 20.1°C — while the coldest was 1995 at 16.1°C. Typical August days reach 23.5°C with nights near 13.2°C. The long-term August temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.1°C→18.7°C+0.6°C
Max Temp23.5°C→23.8°C+0.3°C
Min Temp12.7°C→13.6°C+0.9°C

Trend (per decade)

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

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.3°C6 yr (13%)
17.3°C–18.5°C18 yr (40%)
18.5°C–19.8°C16 yr (36%)
19.8°C–21.0°C5 yr (11%)

Kirkland August Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

August is one of the drier months in Kirkland, averaging 30 mm of rainfall. The wettest August on record was 2004 with 108 mm, while the driest was 2012 at 3 mm.

Kirkland August Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Kirkland during August averages 76%. The most humid August was 2025 at 86%, and the least humid was 1985 at 69%.

Kirkland August Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

August receives about 5.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Kirkland. The sunniest August was 1998 at 6.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 1995 at 4.6.

Kirkland August Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Kirkland during August is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Augusts were 2020, 2021 and 2022, among others at 0.6 m/s, while the calmest were 2023, 2024 and 2025, among others at 0.5 m/s.

What August Feels Like in Kirkland

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Mild
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How August Ranks in Kirkland

🔥1st warmest month of the year
🌵2nd driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Kirkland Weather by Month

Kirkland August Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.2°C18.3°C18.1°C18.6°C18.6°C+0.4°C
Avg High23.7°C23.3°C23.3°C23.6°C23.7°C0°C
Avg Low12.7°C13.2°C13.0°C13.6°C13.5°C+0.8°C
Avg Rain25 mm35 mm34 mm25 mm31 mm+6 mm

Extreme August Records in Kirkland

🔥Warmest August35.2°C1981
🧊Coldest August7.4°C1984
🌧️Wettest August108 mm2004
🏜️Driest August3 mm2012
🌬️Windiest August0.6 m/s1985

Key Insights for August

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August temperatures in Kirkland have risen by about 0.6°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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August has ranged from a record low of 7.4°C (1984) to a record high of 35.2°C (1981).

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Rainfall in August is one of the drier months, averaging 30 mm, with a wettest year of 108 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0°C per decade while lows rose 0.2°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Kirkland?

One of the best times to visit Kirkland

August is one of the best times to visit Kirkland. Expect days averaging 23.5°C and nights around 13.2°C (mean 18.4°C) — warmer than Kirkland's yearly average — with low rainfall (30 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Kirkland'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 →

Kirkland Weather in August — In Depth

☀️ August climate overview

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Kirkland, with average highs near 23.5°C and lows around 13.2°C (mean 18.4°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 30 mm of rainfall and 76% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in August

August averages 30 mm of rainfall in Kirkland, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest August on record saw 108 mm (2004), and the driest just 3 mm (2012). Humidity sits around 76% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.4 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.5°C to 23.8°C and overnight lows from 12.7°C to 13.6°C over the same span.
August Weather in Kirkland, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202521.2°C16.6°C11.9°C30.3°C8.3°C73 mm86%0.5 m/s5.2
202422.8°C18.0°C13.1°C28.0°C9.7°C57 mm81%0.5 m/s4.8
202325.3°C20.0°C14.6°C32.9°C11.2°C24 mm74%0.5 m/s5.5
202225.2°C20.0°C14.7°C31.4°C11.3°C5 mm78%0.6 m/s5.9
202124.5°C19.1°C13.6°C32.6°C8.6°C9 mm74%0.6 m/s5.3
202023.3°C18.1°C12.9°C33.0°C9.5°C16 mm77%0.6 m/s5.9
201924.6°C19.4°C14.2°C29.4°C10.8°C23 mm74%0.5 m/s5.2
201823.7°C18.7°C13.6°C31.2°C11.1°C12 mm75%0.6 m/s5.2
201724.7°C19.5°C14.3°C29.7°C10.7°C5 mm76%0.5 m/s5.9
201623.8°C18.6°C13.4°C31.1°C10.3°C14 mm76%0.6 m/s5.7
201524.1°C18.9°C13.7°C30.6°C11.0°C60 mm72%0.6 m/s5.4
201424.3°C19.2°C14.1°C31.4°C10.7°C45 mm78%0.5 m/s5.5
201323.2°C18.6°C14.0°C27.7°C11.6°C48 mm81%0.5 m/s5
201223.2°C18.1°C13.0°C32.8°C8.4°C3 mm78%0.5 m/s5.6
201122.1°C17.4°C12.7°C26.9°C10.1°C11 mm79%0.5 m/s5.5
201022.4°C17.5°C12.5°C31.5°C7.8°C33 mm78%0.5 m/s5.3
200923.1°C18.1°C13.1°C31.2°C9.8°C30 mm76%0.5 m/s4.9
200822.2°C17.6°C13.0°C30.5°C8.5°C64 mm80%0.6 m/s4.8
200721.8°C17.1°C12.3°C28.5°C10.4°C26 mm79%0.5 m/s5
200622.9°C17.5°C12.0°C27.7°C9.8°C5 mm75%0.5 m/s5.8
200524.7°C19.1°C13.5°C30.3°C10.7°C14 mm72%0.5 m/s5.8
2004 🌧️25.1°C19.9°C14.8°C31.9°C12.4°C108 mm76%0.6 m/s5.1
200324.3°C18.9°C13.5°C28.5°C10.7°C9 mm71%0.5 m/s5.8
200223.1°C17.7°C12.3°C30.5°C9.1°C9 mm74%0.5 m/s5.8
200123.6°C18.4°C13.2°C30.7°C10.3°C55 mm75%0.6 m/s5
200022.0°C17.0°C12.0°C28.0°C8.7°C17 mm78%0.6 m/s5.5
199922.4°C17.8°C13.1°C27.5°C8.8°C34 mm83%0.6 m/s5.1
199823.8°C18.8°C13.8°C33.1°C10.8°C10 mm77%0.5 m/s6.1
199723.9°C19.0°C14.2°C30.8°C12.1°C45 mm79%0.5 m/s5.6
199622.8°C17.7°C12.6°C31.3°C8.5°C28 mm78%0.6 m/s5.3
1995 ❄️20.8°C16.1°C11.5°C26.1°C8.5°C64 mm80%0.6 m/s4.6
199424.0°C18.6°C13.3°C28.9°C11.2°C12 mm72%0.5 m/s5.1
199323.1°C17.9°C12.7°C33.6°C7.9°C20 mm77%0.6 m/s4.9
199224.8°C19.1°C13.3°C30.5°C9.4°C23 mm71%0.5 m/s5.5
199123.4°C18.6°C13.9°C28.0°C10.0°C68 mm80%0.6 m/s4.9
199024.1°C18.9°C13.7°C31.6°C10.0°C44 mm76%0.6 m/s5.1
198922.3°C17.2°C12.1°C26.6°C9.8°C32 mm78%0.5 m/s5
198823.6°C17.9°C12.1°C30.8°C9.5°C15 mm72%0.5 m/s5.2
198724.2°C18.4°C12.6°C32.3°C9.2°C14 mm71%0.5 m/s5.6
1986 🔥26.0°C20.1°C14.2°C32.5°C10.1°C6 mm71%0.5 m/s5.6
198523.5°C17.7°C12.0°C29.7°C8.8°C27 mm69%0.6 m/s5.4
198422.2°C17.2°C12.2°C26.5°C7.4°C16 mm77%0.5 m/s5.3
198323.0°C18.1°C13.1°C26.0°C10.2°C66 mm78%0.5 m/s—
198223.1°C17.7°C12.3°C30.1°C9.6°C30 mm75%0.5 m/s—
198125.6°C19.8°C13.9°C35.2°C9.5°C20 mm72%0.5 m/s—

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

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Kirkland August Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Kirkland in August?▼

The average high in August is around 23.5°C with lows near 13.2°C (mean 18.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Kirkland in August?▼

August averages 30 mm of rainfall in Kirkland, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 108 mm in 2004.

What was the hottest August on record in Kirkland?▼

The hottest August reached 35.2°C in 1981. The coldest dipped to 7.4°C in 1984.

Has August in Kirkland 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 0.6°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.5°C to 23.8°C and overnight lows from 12.7°C to 13.6°C over the same span.

Is August a good time to visit Kirkland?▼

August is one of the warmer months of the year in Kirkland and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.5°C daytime highs and 13.2°C at night.

Is August the coldest month in Kirkland?▼

Not quite — August is the 12th coolest month in Kirkland, averaging 18.4°C.

What should I pack for Kirkland in August?▼

For August in Kirkland, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.5°C and lows of 13.2°C.

Is Kirkland humid in August?▼

Relative humidity in August averages 76% — quite humid.

How windy is Kirkland in August?▼

Average wind speed in August is 0.5 m/s. The windiest August on record averaged 0.6 m/s (1985).

Which August had the most rainfall in Kirkland?▼

The wettest August on record was 2004 with 108 mm. On average, August sees 30 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 Kirkland 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.