Weather in Louisville in August
In an average August, Louisville sees a daily high around 86°F and a low around 68°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 86°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 80°F to 92°F |
| Average low | 68°F |
| Typical low range | 61°F to 74°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.10 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
101°F
1988-08-17
Lowest
68°F
2004-08-13
Low
Highest
80°F
1989-08-05
Lowest
47°F
1986-08-29
Feels-like
Highest
139°F
1983-08-20
Lowest
43°F
1986-08-29
Humidity
Highest
25.0 g/m³
1995-08-17
Lowest
7.1 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
16 mph
2005-08-30
Lowest
3 mph
2018-08-02
Gust
Highest
42 mph
2009-08-20
Lowest
8 mph
2018-08-02
Precip
Wettest
5.71 in
2023
Driest
0.68 in
2010
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