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Crest Weather in August

Crest in August

The short of it: Crest in August averages a high of 30 °C (85 °F) and a low of 16 °C (60 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 14 h 2 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 16° · rain 52 mm · daylight 14 h 2 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & July

Thirty years of records give Crest an average August high of 30°, a low of 16° and some 52 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 9th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 2 min in mid-August, 72 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and July.

Against its neighbours, Crest runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Livron-sur-Drôme, 15 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

August in Crest, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 2 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Livron-sur-DrômeAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes15 km WNW30°16°52 mm
Portes-lès-ValenceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes20 km NW29°16°52 mm
ValenceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes24 km NNW30°16°52 mm
Guilherand-GrangesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes26 km NNW29°16°52 mm
Bourg-lès-ValenceAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes26 km NNW30°16°52 mm
MontélimarAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes28 km SW30°17°52 mm
Saint-PérayAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes28 km NNW29°16°52 mm
PrivasAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes33 km W28°15°57 mm

The Almanac · Crest Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Climate of Crest by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°1°65 mm12 km/h9 h 10 min✦✦
February10°1°48 mm13 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦
March15°4°51 mm13 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April18°7°75 mm13 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
May22°10°77 mm13 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
June27°14°56 mm12 km/h15 h 33 min✦✦✦✦
July30°16°45 mm12 km/h15 h 15 min✦✦✦✦
August30°16°52 mm11 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
September24°12°107 mm11 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October19°9°118 mm11 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
November12°5°111 mm12 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
December9°1°67 mm12 km/h8 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Crest in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Crest in August?

Days average 30 °C (85 °F) and nights 16 °C (60 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 16°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Crest?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and July.

How long are the days in Crest in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 2 min. The days are shortening — from 8 h 49 min in December to 15 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Crest in August?

Hardly — August nights average 16 °C (60 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Crest in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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