Weather in Raleigh in August
In an average August, Raleigh sees a daily high around 87°F and a low around 71°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 87°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 80°F to 94°F |
| Average low | 71°F |
| Typical low range | 66°F to 76°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
105°F
1988-08-18
Lowest
69°F
1989-08-10
Low
Highest
81°F
1983-08-23
Lowest
53°F
1982-08-30
Feels-like
Highest
140°F
1983-08-22
Lowest
53°F
1986-08-30
Humidity
Highest
24.6 g/m³
2017-08-18
Lowest
9.3 g/m³
1986-08-29
Wind
Highest
25 mph
1998-08-27
Lowest
3 mph
1997-08-11
Gust
Highest
54 mph
1998-08-27
Lowest
8 mph
1990-08-12
Precip
Wettest
11.41 in
1986
Driest
1.44 in
2007
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