Harrisburg Weather in August

What's the weather like in Harrisburg (Pennsylvania) in August 2024?

The climate in Harrisburg during August can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.

August is in the summer in Harrisburg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

Harrisburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.7°C 83.6°F
Nightly temperature 17.2°C 62.9°F
Average temperature 22.9°C 73.2°F
Daily sunshine 9.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 23.2°C 73.8°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 11.5kph 7 mph

On average August is the 6th driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Harrisburg

Harrisburg average temperature in August

August rainfall

Harrisburg average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Harrisburg average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Harrisburg in August 2024.

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Harrisburg weather stats

Harrisburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Driest month: October 72mm 2.8ins
Sunniest month: July 10.6hrs
Coldest month: January 1.8°C 35.2°F
Wettest month: May 104mm 4.1ins
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