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How unusual is the weather? Graded against ~45 years of local climate history.

Weather in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States in August

In an average August, Indianapolis sees a daily high around 83°F and a low around 63°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high83°F
Typical high range76°F to 90°F
Average low63°F
Typical low range55°F to 70°F
Average daily precipitation0.10 in

August records

The most extreme August on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total August accumulation.

High

Highest 102°F 1988-08-16
Lowest 65°F 1986-08-28

Low

Highest 76°F 2007-08-09
Lowest 42°F 1986-08-29

Feels-like

Highest 131°F 2007-08-08
Lowest 37°F 1986-08-28

Humidity

Highest 23.6 g/m³ 2010-08-04
Lowest 6.4 g/m³ 1986-08-29

Wind

Highest 23 mph 2001-08-16
Lowest 3 mph 1991-08-30

Precip

Wettest 6.10 in 2016
Driest 1.31 in 2025

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