August weather in Southern Shores, NC
The average temperature in Southern Shores in August is 78.2°F (72.3°F–84.2°F). Average precipitation: 5.64 inches.
August is a summer month in Southern Shores, and is warmer than the annual average of 61.6°F. Daily temperatures swing about 11.9°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 8 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 22m. For travel, August is a wet month.
Avg High
84.2°F
Avg Low
72.3°F
Precipitation
5.64 in
Daylight
13h 22m
August records in Southern Shores
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 100.0°F (1980) | 59.0°F (1966) | 2.23 in (1982) |
| August 2 | 99.0°F (1980) | 62.1°F (1966) | 2.07 in (1978) |
| August 3 | 99.0°F (2011) | 50.0°F (1985) | 0.87 in (1986) |
| August 4 | 98.1°F (1980) | 66.0°F (1976) | 1.59 in (2021) |
| August 5 | 96.1°F (1980) | 61.0°F (1976) | 3.34 in (1974) |
| August 6 | 96.1°F (1977) | 59.0°F (1976) | 1.95 in (2009) |
| August 7 | 98.1°F (1977) | 61.0°F (1971) | 1.58 in (2007) |
| August 8 | 98.1°F (1977) | 62.1°F (1970) | 0.94 in (1988) |
| August 9 | 98.1°F (1977) | 61.0°F (1975) | 4.29 in (1976) |
| August 10 | 99.0°F (1979) | 62.1°F (2002) | 1.91 in (2013) |
| August 11 | 97.0°F (1977) | 63.0°F (2002) | 4.13 in (1967) |
| August 12 | 100.9°F (1998) | 61.0°F (1972) | 1.47 in (1992) |
| August 13 | 98.1°F (1977) | 60.1°F (1974) | 2.53 in (1966) |
| August 14 | 98.1°F (2016) | 62.1°F (2000) | 2.50 in (2001) |
| August 15 | 96.1°F (2016) | 60.1°F (1979) | 3.21 in (2009) |
| August 16 | 96.1°F (2023) | 57.0°F (1991) | 1.51 in (1992) |
| August 17 | 100.0°F (1978) | 61.0°F (1972) | 3.09 in (1986) |
| August 18 | 95.0°F (1999) | 57.0°F (1979) | 4.01 in (1986) |
| August 19 | 93.9°F (1988) | 64.0°F (1977) | 3.30 in (1991) |
| August 20 | 96.1°F (1968) | 62.1°F (1984) | 2.72 in (1986) |
| August 21 | 97.0°F (1968) | 57.0°F (1998) | 2.15 in (2021) |
| August 22 | 93.9°F (1968) | 59.0°F (1984) | 0.85 in (1985) |
| August 23 | 97.0°F (1968) | 62.1°F (1969) | 1.75 in (1984) |
| August 24 | 99.0°F (2002) | 6.1°F (1997) | 4.00 in (1984) |
| August 25 | 96.1°F (1968) | 59.0°F (1987) | 1.18 in (2002) |
| August 26 | 93.9°F (1975) | 54.0°F (1984) | 0.80 in (2015) |
| August 27 | 93.9°F (2003) | 60.1°F (1982) | 1.07 in (1971) |
| August 28 | 95.0°F (1987) | 62.1°F (1984) | 5.60 in (2011) |
| August 29 | 96.1°F (2006) | 61.0°F (1986) | 0.63 in (1986) |
| August 30 | 95.0°F (1978) | 55.0°F (1982) | 3.31 in (1999) |
| August 31 | 96.1°F (1970) | 57.0°F (2011) | 2.70 in (2023) |