Weather in St. Petersburg in August
In an average August, St. Petersburg sees a daily high around 85°F and a low around 80°F, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 85°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 83°F to 87°F |
| Average low | 80°F |
| Typical low range | 78°F to 83°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
91°F
2023-08-21
Lowest
79°F
1985-08-31
Low
Highest
86°F
2023-08-12
Lowest
75°F
1984-08-28
Feels-like
Highest
113°F
2020-08-25
Lowest
79°F
1985-08-31
Humidity
Highest
24.9 g/m³
2024-08-05
Lowest
16.4 g/m³
1984-08-28
Wind
Highest
43 mph
1985-08-31
Lowest
6 mph
1994-08-31
Gust
Highest
63 mph
1985-08-31
Lowest
10 mph
1994-08-31
Precip
Wettest
11.51 in
2024
Driest
2.41 in
1989
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