Weather in Fort Lauderdale in August
In an average August, Fort Lauderdale sees a daily high around 90°F and a low around 78°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 90°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 87°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 78°F |
| Typical low range | 75°F to 80°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.20 in |
August records
The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.
High
Highest
96°F
1989-08-07
Lowest
78°F
1981-08-17
Low
Highest
84°F
1980-08-07
Lowest
71°F
1984-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
132°F
1999-08-02
Lowest
78°F
1981-08-17
Humidity
Highest
24.9 g/m³
2016-08-25
Lowest
17.6 g/m³
2002-08-25
Wind
Highest
26 mph
2012-08-26
Lowest
3 mph
1996-08-31
Gust
Highest
47 mph
2012-08-26
Lowest
10 mph
2016-08-20
Precip
Wettest
16.99 in
2019
Driest
2.85 in
1987
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