August Weather?

[imabrat]

Previously I posted that I would be attending DLR in June, but plans changed and we are now going in early August.

What is the weather typically like in SoCal in August?
Is it hot (humidity) sticky, and dry? Rains alot?
So far I've only found the average temperature, which was in the 80s.

 

[Jennifer03]

I have only been to southern California once back in 2005 and it was pretty chilly. However, I was told that it had been really hot just the week before. For the most part, I think it's typically warm during that month.

 

[blackjackdelta]

We have been mid August the last few years and it has been hot and dry. We love it.

Jack

 

[jhch06]

Hi all! Yes I am a newbie! Decided I should finally make myself an official dis-er since I've been "lurking" for quite some time now! Anyway, we were there with our two kiddos last August 13-15 and it was HOT! We definitely needed that mid-day break to go back to the hotel and cool off in the nice a/c! But we still had an AMAZING time despite the heat and crowds.

 

[HoneyBee06]

A website that is interesting to look at is...

http://www.wunderground.com/tripplanner/index.asp

You type in the location and dates and it gives you historical data for thoses dates.

Here's the first half of August in Anaheim. (If the link works)

http://www.wunderground.com/history...Anaheim&req_state=CA&req_statename=California

Second half of August.....
http://www.wunderground.com/history...Anaheim&req_state=CA&req_statename=California

 

[Monkey Monkey]

HOT, with no rain. It rarely rains from June to October with any significance in SoCal.

Count on 90s-100s during the day, but pretty dry.

 

[tofubeast]

It will be a dry heat, if experiencing a heat wave while there. 97.8% chance of no humidity. It is VERY rare to have humid weather, unless there is some trop storm hitting Mexico. Dry heat is more tolerable that humidity.

Remind me why I moved to Florida again?

 

[HoneyBee06]

It will be a dry heat, if experiencing a heat wave while there. 97.8% chance of no humidity. It is VERY rare to have humid weather, unless there is some trop storm hitting Mexico. Dry heat is more tolerable that humidity.

Remind me why I moved to Florida again?

August 1st - 15th
There is a 91% chance of a Humid Day (dew point over 65°F / 18°C).
(201 days out of 221 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 14

August 15th - 30th
There is a 85% chance of a Humid Day (dew point over 65°F / 18°C).
(180 days out of 212 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 14

August 31st
There is a 93% chance of a Humid Day (dew point over 65°F / 18°C).
(14 days out of 15 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 1

While those aren't insanely humid days...it's still humid enough for it to seem pretty hot out.

 

[tofubeast]

True, it probably will be hot. I am just saying it wont feel humid. I grew up in Los Angeles and now live in FL. I sure miss the hot weather there vs. here.

 

[HoneyBee06]

True, it probably will be hot. I am just saying it wont feel humid. I grew up in Los Angeles and now live in FL. I sure miss the hot weather there vs. here.

I pretty much hate anything over 75 degrees. Humidity or no humidity. I'm just not a fan of hot weather...haha.

 

[Dizneydaz]

Typically hot and dry during the day. Also typically much cooler at night (and damp).

Huge difference between the heat in DLR and the heat and humidity at WDW. HUGE!

I love our nights here since it almost always cools down at night. Sometimes as much as 30, or more, degrees.

 

[audrabolster]

it is hot and very, very sunny. i have pale skin and burn to a crisp very easily with our sun here. It does cool down at night, but in August, it won't be that much cooler.

 

[HoneyBee06]

it is hot and very, very sunny. i have pale skin and burn to a crisp very easily with our sun here. It does cool down at night, but in August, it won't be that much cooler.

I am a pale redhead. I'm all about those continuous spray sunscreens (aveeno is my favorite!) They are so easy to reapply every couple hours.