Weather in San Francisco, California, United States in August
In an average August, San Francisco sees a daily high around 74°F and a low around 55°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 74°F |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 69°F to 81°F |
| Average low | 55°F |
| Typical low range | 52°F to 58°F |
| Average daily precipitation | 0.00 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
96°F
2020-08-14
Lowest
61°F
2000-08-29
Low
Highest
67°F
2020-08-16
Lowest
50°F
1996-08-07
Feels-like
Highest
102°F
2008-08-28
Lowest
46°F
2002-08-25
Humidity
Highest
14.2 g/m³
2023-08-22
Lowest
7.7 g/m³
1993-08-26
Wind
Highest
18 mph
2002-08-05
Lowest
6 mph
2014-08-05
Precip
Wettest
0.62 in
1997
Driest
0.00 in
1998
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