August weather in Sanford, NC
The average temperature in Sanford in August is 77.5°F (67.0°F–88.1°F). Average precipitation: 4.84 inches.
August is a summer month in Sanford, and is warmer than the annual average of 60.8°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 21m. For travel, August is hot.
Avg High
88.1°F
Avg Low
67.0°F
Precipitation
4.84 in
Daylight
13h 21m
August records in Sanford
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.9°F (1980) | 54.0°F (1997) | 1.51 in (1977) |
| August 2 | 102.0°F (1999) | 55.0°F (1992) | 1.77 in (1974) |
| August 3 | 99.0°F (2006) | 55.0°F (1985) | 3.20 in (2018) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (1987) | 52.0°F (1976) | 1.99 in (2024) |
| August 5 | 100.0°F (1987) | 53.1°F (1985) | 1.54 in (2016) |
| August 6 | 98.1°F (1987) | 57.0°F (1992) | 2.71 in (1983) |
| August 7 | 99.0°F (1999) | 36.0°F (1992) | 1.52 in (2019) |
| August 8 | 104.0°F (2007) | 51.1°F (2002) | 4.20 in (2024) |
| August 9 | 104.0°F (2007) | 52.0°F (2002) | 2.55 in (1981) |
| August 10 | 102.9°F (2007) | 54.0°F (2002) | 0.72 in (1977) |
| August 11 | 99.0°F (1992) | 55.9°F (1992) | 1.80 in (2001) |
| August 12 | 99.0°F (1999) | 53.1°F (1992) | 2.35 in (2025) |
| August 13 | 98.1°F (2021) | 51.1°F (1992) | 4.35 in (1986) |
| August 14 | 98.1°F (1995) | 50.0°F (1992) | 2.00 in (2004) |
| August 15 | 98.1°F (2007) | 51.1°F (1983) | 1.53 in (1991) |
| August 16 | 100.9°F (2007) | 53.1°F (1979) | 1.50 in (1990) |
| August 17 | 100.9°F (1988) | 48.9°F (1979) | 1.36 in (1977) |
| August 18 | 107.1°F (1988) | 52.0°F (1976) | 1.63 in (1989) |
| August 19 | 105.1°F (1988) | 54.0°F (1977) | 2.08 in (2018) |
| August 20 | 102.0°F (1983) | 54.0°F (1998) | 2.66 in (1986) |
| August 21 | 105.1°F (1983) | 51.1°F (2000) | 1.29 in (2022) |
| August 22 | 102.9°F (1983) | 52.0°F (2000) | 1.68 in (2004) |
| August 23 | 102.9°F (1983) | 51.1°F (2024) | 1.35 in (2009) |
| August 24 | 102.9°F (2002) | 52.0°F (1997) | 1.15 in (2003) |
| August 25 | 98.1°F (1975) | 52.0°F (1986) | 1.46 in (1989) |
| August 26 | 98.1°F (1975) | 51.1°F (2013) | 0.81 in (1999) |
| August 27 | 97.0°F (1987) | 51.1°F (2013) | 1.93 in (1995) |
| August 28 | 97.0°F (1987) | 54.0°F (1981) | 3.50 in (1995) |
| August 29 | 98.1°F (1973) | 45.0°F (1986) | 2.34 in (2023) |
| August 30 | 99.0°F (1993) | 48.0°F (1982) | 2.62 in (2004) |
| August 31 | 96.1°F (1973) | 42.1°F (1976) | 2.02 in (2015) |