Temperatures in August
It's hot in August in Arizona with an average temperature of 40°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 38°C to a high of 42°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 27°C and 30°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Arizona in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in Arizona with hot temperatures, averaging around 41°C during the day and nights close to 30°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature drops to around 40°C, with nights close to 29°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Arizona will be around 41°C, with nights close to 29°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 44 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for Arizona. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Arizona in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
40°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
42°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
38°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
44 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit Arizona?
August isn’t a good time to be in Arizona. The average temperature of 40°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Arizona in August
With 47°C, Arizona hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 31°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 34°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in Arizona
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in Arizona, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in Arizona
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Arizona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Arizona.
Daily UV Index in August in Arizona
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Arizona, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in Arizona Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in Arizona, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in Arizona Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Arizona, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for Arizona
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Arizona. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Arizona by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arizona. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
