August weather in Petersburg, WV
The average temperature in Petersburg in August is 73.9°F (61.5°F–86.3°F). Average precipitation: 3.61 inches.
August is a summer month in Petersburg, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.7°F. Daily temperatures swing about 24.8°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Daylight averages about 13h 32m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
86.3°F
Avg Low
61.5°F
Precipitation
3.61 in
Daylight
13h 32m
August records in Petersburg
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.0°F (1999) | 46.9°F (1997) | 1.78 in (2012) |
| August 2 | 98.1°F (1995) | 46.9°F (1997) | 1.57 in (2000) |
| August 3 | 96.1°F (1995) | 48.0°F (1998) | 0.58 in (2018) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (1995) | 50.0°F (1998) | 0.80 in (2016) |
| August 5 | 96.1°F (1995) | 51.1°F (2013) | 1.09 in (2003) |
| August 6 | 93.0°F (2011) | 48.0°F (2004) | 3.50 in (1995) |
| August 7 | 93.0°F (2001) | 46.9°F (2004) | 1.15 in (1995) |
| August 8 | 93.9°F (1999) | 46.9°F (1997) | 0.86 in (2003) |
| August 9 | 95.0°F (2001) | 46.9°F (1997) | 0.83 in (2013) |
| August 10 | 96.1°F (2001) | 50.0°F (1999) | 0.95 in (1998) |
| August 11 | 96.1°F (2016) | 51.1°F (1999) | 1.92 in (2003) |
| August 12 | 96.1°F (2010) | 48.9°F (2006) | 0.73 in (2014) |
| August 13 | 96.1°F (2016) | 51.1°F (2022) | 2.30 in (1996) |
| August 14 | 100.0°F (2021) | 51.1°F (2004) | 0.82 in (2021) |
| August 15 | 95.0°F (2002) | 48.0°F (2014) | 0.30 in (2012) |
| August 16 | 95.0°F (2016) | 46.0°F (2014) | 0.82 in (2020) |
| August 17 | 98.1°F (2009) | 50.0°F (2013) | 0.78 in (2021) |
| August 18 | 98.1°F (2015) | 51.1°F (2008) | 0.72 in (2021) |
| August 19 | 99.0°F (2008) | 51.1°F (2008) | 0.46 in (2010) |
| August 20 | 90.0°F (1995) | 46.9°F (1998) | 1.02 in (2001) |
| August 21 | 97.0°F (2008) | 48.0°F (1998) | 0.68 in (2007) |
| August 22 | 97.0°F (2000) | 51.1°F (1998) | 0.32 in (2004) |
| August 23 | 96.1°F (2008) | 51.1°F (2006) | 0.57 in (2013) |
| August 24 | 99.0°F (2008) | 45.0°F (1997) | 0.42 in (2000) |
| August 25 | 93.9°F (2007) | 50.0°F (1997) | 0.23 in (2023) |
| August 26 | 93.0°F (2021) | 46.0°F (2025) | 1.41 in (1999) |
| August 27 | 96.1°F (2016) | 46.0°F (2025) | 0.95 in (2005) |
| August 28 | 93.9°F (2009) | 53.1°F (2010) | 1.69 in (2013) |
| August 29 | 95.0°F (2016) | 51.1°F (2014) | 0.59 in (2013) |
| August 30 | 97.0°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2025) | 0.57 in (2001) |
| August 31 | 93.9°F (2010) | 43.0°F (1999) | 0.54 in (2022) |