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Fulton Weather in August

Fulton in August

The short of it: Fulton in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 20 °C (67 °F), with 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 13 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 89° · low 67° · rain 3.5 in. · daylight 13 h 32 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & April

Thirty years of records give Fulton an average August high of 89°, a low of 67° and some 3.5 in. of rain. Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.5 in. of rain.

The sun is up for about 13 h 32 min in mid-August, 53 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 October and April.

Against its neighbours, Fulton runs cooler than most and about as wet in August. South Fulton, 0 mi to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

August in Fulton, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 1.0 in. less rain
Versus September
5° warmer
Day–night spread
22°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 32 min
Average wind
5 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
South FultonTennessee0 mi SSW89°67°3.4 in.
MartinTennessee11 mi S90°67°3.6 in.
Union CityTennessee12 mi WSW90°67°3.4 in.
ClintonKentucky13 mi NNW89°67°3.3 in.
DresdenTennessee17 mi SSE89°67°3.7 in.
HickmanKentucky18 mi WNW89°67°3.3 in.
EnglewoodTennessee18 mi WSW89°68°3.4 in.
SharonTennessee19 mi S89°67°3.7 in.

The Almanac · Fulton 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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Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.5 in. of rain.

Climate of Fulton by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January45°27°4.0 in.9 mph9 h 55 min✦
February50°30°4.5 in.9 mph10 h 48 min✦✦
March60°38°5.1 in.9 mph11 h 52 min✦✦
April71°47°5.4 in.9 mph13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May79°57°4.7 in.7 mph14 h 6 min✦✦✦
June87°65°3.8 in.6 mph14 h 38 min✦✦
July90°69°4.5 in.6 mph14 h 25 min✦✦
August89°67°3.5 in.5 mph13 h 32 min✦✦
September84°60°3.6 in.6 mph12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October74°48°4.1 in.6 mph11 h 11 min✦✦✦
November60°37°4.8 in.8 mph10 h 10 min✦✦
December49°31°5.2 in.8 mph9 h 41 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Fulton in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Fulton in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 20 °C (67 °F), with about 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 89° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.5 in. of rain.

Is August a good time to visit Fulton?

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

How long are the days in Fulton in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 41 min in December to 14 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Fulton in August?

Hardly — August nights average 20 °C (67 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Fulton in August?

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

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