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Weather · August

Richardson weather in August

Average highs of 95°F, lows of 75°F and 2.5 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Richardson’s warmest month, with average highs of 95°F and lows of 75°F. That is 1° warmer than July, and 19° above the yearly average high.

Average high
95°F
Average low
75°F
Precipitation
2.5 in
Wet days
5
Sunrise · sunset
6:49 AM · 8:13 PM

August across the year

  1. 56°36°Jan
  2. 60°40°Feb
  3. 69°48°Mar
  4. 75°55°Apr
  5. 83°64°May
  6. 90°71°Jun
  7. 94°75°Jul
  8. 95°75°Aug
  9. 87°67°Sep
  10. 78°56°Oct
  11. 66°46°Nov
  12. 57°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.

August is good for

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A look around town before you go.

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August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July94°F75°F2.2 in
August95°F75°F2.5 in
September87°F67°F3.3 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Richardson and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Richardson in August?

Average highs are 95°F and average lows 75°F, for a daily mean of 85°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Richardson in August?

August averages 2.5 in of precipitation over about 5 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 11th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Richardson in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:49 AM and sets about 8:13 PM, for roughly 13.4 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Richardson?

The mildest months for visiting are March, April, November. August is hot.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richardson station (2.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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