August weather in Amherst, VA
The average temperature in Amherst in August is 74.9°F (64.1°F–85.7°F). Average precipitation: 4.42 inches.
August is a summer month in Amherst, and is warmer than the annual average of 56.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.6°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 7 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 27m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
85.7°F
Avg Low
64.1°F
Precipitation
4.42 in
Daylight
13h 27m
August records in Amherst
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.9°F (1999) | 54.0°F (1966) | 2.00 in (2000) |
| August 2 | 99.0°F (1999) | 54.0°F (1998) | 1.04 in (1952) |
| August 3 | 99.0°F (2006) | 50.0°F (1998) | 1.75 in (1938) |
| August 4 | 100.9°F (1987) | 51.1°F (1998) | 1.95 in (1979) |
| August 5 | 99.0°F (1987) | 54.0°F (1998) | 1.13 in (1940) |
| August 6 | 98.1°F (1987) | 54.0°F (1997) | 2.05 in (2005) |
| August 7 | 98.1°F (1977) | 48.9°F (1994) | 1.12 in (1946) |
| August 8 | 97.0°F (1977) | 50.0°F (1994) | 2.50 in (1938) |
| August 9 | 100.0°F (2007) | 55.0°F (1989) | 2.41 in (1998) |
| August 10 | 100.0°F (1983) | 54.0°F (1989) | 1.41 in (2015) |
| August 11 | 98.1°F (1987) | 52.0°F (1972) | 1.18 in (2012) |
| August 12 | 98.1°F (1999) | 51.1°F (2008) | 2.71 in (2001) |
| August 13 | 98.1°F (2010) | 52.0°F (1964) | 1.70 in (1996) |
| August 14 | 98.1°F (1995) | 48.9°F (1964) | 1.02 in (1940) |
| August 15 | 97.0°F (1995) | 51.1°F (1964) | 3.80 in (1940) |
| August 16 | 100.0°F (1988) | 48.9°F (1979) | 2.37 in (1940) |
| August 17 | 99.0°F (2007) | 50.0°F (1979) | 2.35 in (1985) |
| August 18 | 102.0°F (1988) | 51.1°F (1981) | 3.86 in (1955) |
| August 19 | 100.0°F (1988) | 52.0°F (1981) | 2.76 in (1939) |
| August 20 | 99.0°F (1988) | 53.1°F (1964) | 4.47 in (1969) |
| August 21 | 105.1°F (1983) | 48.9°F (1998) | 1.37 in (1986) |
| August 22 | 98.1°F (1983) | 50.0°F (1998) | 1.35 in (2011) |
| August 23 | 102.9°F (1983) | 51.1°F (1997) | 1.15 in (1949) |
| August 24 | 99.0°F (2002) | 51.1°F (1997) | 3.31 in (2010) |
| August 25 | 96.1°F (1968) | 52.0°F (1971) | 1.60 in (1958) |
| August 26 | 96.1°F (2006) | 53.1°F (1986) | 2.41 in (2012) |
| August 27 | 96.1°F (1964) | 53.1°F (1982) | 2.65 in (2008) |
| August 28 | 99.0°F (1987) | 43.0°F (1986) | 2.75 in (2000) |
| August 29 | 96.1°F (1980) | 44.1°F (1986) | 1.95 in (2003) |
| August 30 | 95.0°F (1973) | 44.1°F (1986) | 0.81 in (1974) |
| August 31 | 95.0°F (1973) | 46.0°F (1982) | 1.95 in (1959) |