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Trail Weather in August

Trail in August

The short of it: Trail in August averages a high of 29 °C (84 °F) and a low of 11 °C (51 °F), with 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 23 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 29° · low 11° · rain 25 mm · daylight 14 h 23 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: September & July

August in Trail brings afternoons near 29° and nights around 11°, with about 25 mm of rain over the month. No month in Trail runs warmer: highs about 29°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 14 h 23 min in mid-August, 86 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and July.

Against its neighbours, Trail runs about middling and drier than most in August. Warfield, 3 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

August in Trail, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus September
7° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 23 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WarfieldBritish Columbia3 km W29°11°24 mm
RosslandBritish Columbia8 km WSW26°9°27 mm
MontroseBritish Columbia9 km ESE30°11°23 mm
FruitvaleBritish Columbia11 km E28°10°26 mm
GenelleBritish Columbia13 km N28°11°26 mm
OotischeniaBritish Columbia21 km NNE29°11°26 mm
CastlegarBritish Columbia25 km N29°11°26 mm
SalmoBritish Columbia33 km ENE28°9°29 mm

The Almanac · Trail Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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No month in Trail runs warmer: highs about 29°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain.

Climate of Trail by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°73 mm8 km/h8 h 39 min✦
February4°-4°44 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°64 mm9 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April15°2°54 mm10 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦
May21°7°63 mm9 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦✦
June23°9°66 mm9 km/h16 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
July28°12°29 mm9 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦✦✦
August29°11°25 mm9 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
September22°7°32 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°2°55 mm8 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦✦
November5°0°80 mm8 km/h9 h 3 min✦
December1°-4°78 mm8 km/h8 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Trail in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Trail in August?

Days average 29 °C (84 °F) and nights 11 °C (51 °F), with about 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain over the month. No month in Trail runs warmer: highs about 29°. It is the driest month of the year, only 25 mm of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Trail?

The Almanac gives August 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are September and July.

How long are the days in Trail in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 23 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 14 min in December to 16 h 11 min in June.

Does it snow in Trail in August?

Hardly — August nights average 11 °C (51 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Trail in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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