Lancaster Weather in August

What's the weather like in Lancaster (South Carolina) in August 2024?

The climate in Lancaster during August can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.

August is in the summer in Lancaster and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.9°C 87.6°F
Nightly temperature 19.5°C 67.1°F
Average temperature 25.2°C 77.4°F
Daily sunshine 9.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 115 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 27.5°C 81.6°F
Humidity 76%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average August is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Lancaster with around 115mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a 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 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in August

August rainfall

Lancaster average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Lancaster 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 Lancaster in August 2024.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 10.3°C 50.5°F
Wettest month: July 122mm 4.8ins
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