Washington weather in August 2024

Expect 86°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 8 hours of sunshine per day in Washington in August. Check more long-term weather averages for Washington in August before you book your next holiday to D.C. in 2024/2025.

86
86°F max day temperature
8
8 hours of sunshine per day
9
9 days with some rainfall
68
68°F min night temperature
14
14 hours of daylight per day
H
High heat & humidity
4.1
4.1 inches of monthly rainfall
8
8 (Very High) UV index

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The August weather guide for D.C., represented by Washington, (Washington) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How hot is it in Washington in August?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 86°F in Washington in August with high heat and humidity, falling to 68°F at night.

How sunny is it in Washington in August?

There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Washington in August - that's 62% of daylight hours.

Does it rain in Washington in August?

There are usually 9 days with some rain in Washington in August and the average monthly rainfall is 4.1 inches.

What is the chance of a hurricane in Washington in August?

On average less than 1 day in August in Washington is likely to be affected by the passage of one or more tropical storms.

Washington August sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Washington in August 2024. Select a month to view Washington sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months.

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Date	Sunrise times	Sunset times
Thursday, 1st August 2024	06:10	20:19
Friday, 16th August 2024	06:23	20:01
Saturday, 31st August 2024	06:37	19:39

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