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Big Fall Weather in August

Big Fall in August

The short of it: Big Fall in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 22 °C (72 °F), with 524 mm (20.6 in) of rain and about 12 h 40 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 90° · low 72° · rain 20.6 in. · daylight 12 h 40 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & December

August in Big Fall brings afternoons near 90° and nights around 72°, with about 20.6 in. of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 20.6 in., the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 40 min in mid-August, 20 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and December.

Against its neighbours, Big Fall runs warmer than most and about as wet in August. Silver Creek, 2 mi to the N, sees much the same highs.

August in Big Fall, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 0.2 in. less rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 40 min
Average wind
4 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Silver CreekToledo District2 mi N90°72°20.6 in.
HicatteeToledo District2 mi NNE90°72°20.6 in.
San MargosToledo District3 mi SSW90°72°21.4 in.
San MiguelToledo District4 mi NW90°72°19.7 in.
San PedroToledo District4 mi WNW90°72°20.7 in.
Indian Creek VillageToledo District6 mi NE90°72°18.9 in.
San FelipeToledo District9 mi S90°72°22.5 in.
EldridgevilleToledo District9 mi SSE90°72°22.8 in.

The Almanac · Big Fall Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 20.6 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Big Fall by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January83°65°6.1 in.5 mph11 h 15 min✦✦✦
February85°67°3.3 in.5 mph11 h 36 min✦✦
March88°67°3.3 in.6 mph12 h 0 min✦✦
April91°71°2.1 in.6 mph12 h 29 min✦✦✦
May91°72°6.4 in.6 mph12 h 53 min✦✦
June90°73°17.8 in.5 mph13 h 5 min✦✦
July89°73°20.9 in.5 mph13 h 0 min✦✦
August90°72°20.6 in.4 mph12 h 40 min✦✦
September90°73°14.2 in.4 mph12 h 12 min✦✦
October89°71°11.5 in.4 mph11 h 44 min✦✦
November84°68°8.2 in.4 mph11 h 21 min✦✦
December83°67°6.4 in.4 mph11 h 10 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Big Fall in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Big Fall in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 22 °C (72 °F), with about 524 mm (20.6 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 90° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 20.6 in., the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Big Fall?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and December.

How long are the days in Big Fall in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 40 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 10 min in December to 13 h 5 min in June.

Does it snow in Big Fall in August?

Hardly — August nights average 22 °C (72 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Big Fall in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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