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Poway Weather in August

Poway in August

The short of it: Poway in August averages a high of 32 °C (89 °F) and a low of 17 °C (62 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 89° · low 62° · rain 0.08 in. · daylight 13 h 21 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: April & November

Thirty years of records give Poway an average August high of 89°, a low of 62° and some 0.08 in. of rain. No month in Poway runs warmer: highs about 89°. Rain is scarce, about 0.08 in., the 10th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 21 min in mid-August, 46 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, Poway runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Rancho Penasquitos, 5 mi to the W, is 3° cooler by day.

August in Poway, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus July
2° warmer, 0.0 in. more rain
Versus September
2° warmer
Day–night spread
27°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 21 min
Average wind
6 mph

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Rancho PenasquitosCalifornia5 mi W86°62°0.08 in.
Mira MesaCalifornia7 mi WSW84°64°0.08 in.
SanteeCalifornia9 mi SSE89°63°0.08 in.
LakesideCalifornia10 mi SE91°63°0.08 in.
Winter GardensCalifornia11 mi SSE91°63°0.08 in.
RamonaCalifornia11 mi ENE97°62°0.2 in.
EscondidoCalifornia11 mi NNW88°63°0.1 in.
BostoniaCalifornia12 mi SSE91°63°0.08 in.
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The Almanac · Poway Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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No month in Poway runs warmer: highs about 89°. Rain is scarce, about 0.08 in., the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Poway by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January69°44°2.3 in.5 mph10 h 12 min✦✦✦✦
February69°45°2.6 in.6 mph10 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
March70°46°1.8 in.6 mph11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April74°49°1.2 in.7 mph12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
May76°53°0.4 in.7 mph13 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
June81°57°0.08 in.7 mph14 h 19 min✦✦✦✦✦
July87°60°0.08 in.7 mph14 h 7 min✦✦✦✦
August89°62°0.08 in.6 mph13 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
September87°61°0.2 in.6 mph12 h 19 min✦✦✦✦
October82°55°0.4 in.5 mph11 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
November75°48°1.3 in.5 mph10 h 25 min✦✦✦✦✦
December69°43°2.2 in.5 mph9 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Poway in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Poway in August?

Days average 32 °C (89 °F) and nights 17 °C (62 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. No month in Poway runs warmer: highs about 89°. Rain is scarce, about 0.08 in., the 10th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Poway?

The Almanac gives August 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in Poway in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 59 min in December to 14 h 19 min in June.

Does it snow in Poway in August?

Hardly — August nights average 17 °C (62 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Poway in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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