Hampton experienced a mild and relatively calm August. The highest temperature for the month reached 92 degrees on the 17th, while the lowest temperature dropped to 49 degrees on the 25th and 26th. Over the course of the month, the average high was 81 degrees, and the average low was 60 degrees, producing a pleasant late-summer climate.
Precipitation was light, totaling just under three inches at 2.88 inches for the month. The wettest day occurred on August 10th, when nearly an inch — 0.91 inches of rain fell. Aside from that, most days were dry, with several periods of sunshine contributing to the warm afternoons and comfortable evenings.
Temperatures steadily moderated toward the end of the month, with highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s and lows in the 50s. Overall, Hampton’s August featured a mix of warm summer days, occasional showers, and cooling trends as the community transitioned toward early fall.
Data collected at OnTheGoMedia, Inc. in Hampton, an official reporting station for the National Weather Service.
