Typical Weather in Petersburg, VA in August

88° F Avg High

68° F Avg Low

7 Rainy Days

☀️ Temperature Summary

August is a popular time to visit, with an inviting climate featuring warm temperatures. In Petersburg, August stands out as one of the warmer months, featuring average high temperatures near 88°F. Overnight lows will be around 68°F on average.

Be ready to seek shade during the day, as mid-day temperatures can be dangerous if you're caught without a way to cool off. If you want to avoid the August heat, you may consider visiting in September instead, when highs are often closer to 82°.

High Temps Throughout the Year

☔ Rain Summary

You can expect about a 24% chance of rain for any given day in August. It's one of the rainier months of the year for Petersburg, with total rainfall for the month around 6 inches.

Rainfall Throughout the Year

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