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Weather · August
Brookhaven weather in August
Average highs of 81°F, lows of 65°F and 3.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Brookhaven’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 81°F and lows of 65°F. That is 1° cooler than July, and 20° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 81°F
- Average low
- 65°F
- Precipitation
- 3.0 in
- Wet days
- 11
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:01 AM · 7:51 PM
August across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in August
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 11 days this month.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Brookhaven in August?
Average highs are 81°F and average lows 65°F, for a daily mean of 73°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Brookhaven in August?
August averages 3.0 in of precipitation over about 11 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 12th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Brookhaven in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:01 AM and sets about 7:51 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Brookhaven?
Yes. August is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Shirley Brookhaven Ap station (3.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.