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

Weather in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States in August

In an average August, Worcester sees a daily high around 81°F and a low around 60°F, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.

Average high81°F
Typical high range72°F to 89°F
Average low60°F
Typical low range52°F to 67°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 100°F 2002-08-14
Lowest 60°F 1987-08-27

Low

Highest 76°F 2006-08-02
Lowest 41°F 1986-08-29

Feels-like

Highest 130°F 2016-08-11
Lowest 36°F 1982-08-29

Humidity

Highest 22.6 g/m³ 2006-08-02
Lowest 5.9 g/m³ 1982-08-29

Wind

Highest 16 mph 1991-08-19
Lowest 2 mph 2003-08-12

Precip

Wettest 9.51 in 2011
Driest 1.34 in 1984

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