August weather forecast
Palmdale, CA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Palmdale, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 91°F (32.8°C).

Temperature

Palmdale witnesses its peak temperatures during July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 91°F (32.8°C).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 33%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Palmdale, during August, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 43.8 rainfall days, and 5.24" (133mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:19 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In Palmdale, the average sunshine in August is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
Updated: Jul 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month?

Palmdale's warmest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperatures ascend to 91°F (32.8°C).

How hot does it get in Palmdale in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Palmdale, is 91°F (32.8°C), while the low-temperature averages to 65.1°F (18.4°C).

What is the least humid month?

With an average relative humidity of 33%, August is the least humid month.

What is the average humidity in August in Palmdale?

The average relative humidity in August is 33%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Palmdale, in August, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 0.28" (7mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Palmdale, snow does not fall in January, April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Palmdale, the average day length in August is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:19 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Palmdale have in August?

In Palmdale, the average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Palmdale, CA

Average temperature in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 91°F

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (91°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (54.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 65.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (65.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (38.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Palmdale, CA

Average pressure in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.88"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Palmdale, CA

Average wind speed in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Palmdale, CA

Average humidity in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 33%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (54%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (33%).

Average rainfall in August
Palmdale, CA

Average rainfall in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.28"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

Average rainfall days in August
Palmdale, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (6.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Palmdale, CA

Average snowfall in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.81").
The months with the least snowfall are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Palmdale, CA

Average snowfall days in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palmdale, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Palmdale, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 26.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (23.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Palmdale, CA

Average UV index in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Palmdale, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in August
Palmdale, CA

Average visibility in August - Palmdale, CA
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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