Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
68°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Anacortes
United States · North America
Anacortes is most comfortable during summer. Summers are mild and winters are cool. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
37°F to 68°F
Rain
12 days/mo
Sunshine
8.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
13%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Very sunny skies.
12.5 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
It rarely feels hot or humid.
LowAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 66° and nights feel near 59°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Partly cloudy across the month.
54%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 68°F, easing to about 65°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning63°F
Rain10%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday65°F
Rain10%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon68°F
Rain6%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening65°F
Rain6%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026
Data & methodology