Joshua trees and a crescent moon in Palmdale, California.

Weather · August

Palmdale weather in August

Average highs of 98°F, lows of 66°F and 0.00 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

August is Palmdale’s warmest month, with average highs of 98°F and lows of 66°F. That is about the same as July, and 21° above the yearly average high.

Average high
98°F
Average low
66°F
Precipitation
0.00 in
Wet days
1
Sunrise · sunset
6:13 AM · 7:41 PM

August across the year

  1. 59°33°Jan
  2. 62°36°Feb
  3. 68°40°Mar
  4. 73°45°Apr
  5. 82°53°May
  6. 91°60°Jun
  7. 98°67°Jul
  8. 98°66°Aug
  9. 92°59°Sep
  10. 80°49°Oct
  11. 67°38°Nov
  12. 58°32°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in August

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.

August is good for

  • Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat

Around Palmdale

F-14 Tomcat at Joe Davie Heritage Airpark, Palmdale
F-14 Tomcat at Joe Davie Heritage AirparkSteve Riggins · CC BY 3.0
Lockheed F-104N Starfighter ‘812’ (N812NA), Palmdale
Lockheed F-104N Starfighter ‘812’ (N812NA) (27104185404)Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK · CC BY-SA 2.0
54-2299 North American F-100D Super Sabre, Palmdale
54-2299 North American F-100D Super Sabre (52872104339)Steve Knight from Halstead, United Kingdom · CC BY 2.0

See Palmdale

A look around town before you go.

A regional drive from Palmdale video thumbnail

A DRIVE AROUND TOWN

A regional drive from Palmdale

This recorded regional drive starts in Palmdale and continues toward La Cañada Flintridge. The mountain-road journey is not limited to Palmdale, and access can change with weather and closures.

Watch on YouTube ↗

August compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
July98°F67°F0.10 in
August98°F66°F0.00 in
September92°F59°F0.20 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Palmdale and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Palmdale in August?

Average highs are 98°F and average lows 66°F, for a daily mean of 82°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palmdale in August?

August averages 0.00 in of precipitation over about 1 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palmdale in August?

Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:13 AM and sets about 7:41 PM, for roughly 13.5 hours of daylight.

Is August a good time to visit Palmdale?

The mildest months for visiting are April, May, November. August is hot.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palmdale Ap station (3.9 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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