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Weather on August 31

Baltimore, MD

55 Years of Data

Avg High
86°F
Avg Low
70°F
Warmest
1998
90°F avg
Coldest
1986
66°F avg

About This Date

August 31st in Baltimore, MD typically brings warm summer weather, with average highs around 86°F and lows near 70°F. Over 55 years of records, the warmest August 31st was in 1998 (90°F average), while the coldest was 1986 (66°F) — a 24°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 18% of August 31st dates historically, with the wettest August 31st recording 1.12" of rain. The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

The last decade has been 1.4°F cooler on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.

Planning for August 31st in Baltimore, MD? Stay hydrated and seek shade during peak afternoon hours.

YearHighLowAvgPrecipSnow
202580°58°69°
202484°71°78°
202384°68°76°
202286°71°79°
202190°69°79°0.47"
202074°64°69°
201987°73°80°
201885°72°78°1.12"
201786°68°77°
201689°74°81°0.34"
201590°77°83°
201494°75°84°0.03"
201395°75°85°
201296°75°86°
201185°67°76°
201096°75°86°
200976°64°70°
200886°71°79°
200788°75°81°
200677°67°72°
200589°72°80°
200485°73°79°
200379°66°72°
200280°64°72°0.03"
200187°70°78°0.66"
200084°74°79°0.02"
199974°64°69°
1998warmest100°81°90°
199791°75°83°
199687°69°78°
199592°80°86°
199484°65°74°
199391°76°83°
199287°71°79°
199195°75°85°
199086°70°78°
198989°69°79°
198882°62°72°
198779°66°72°
1986coldest77°55°66°
198580°65°72°
198486°70°78°
198381°73°77°
198287°66°77°
198182°70°76°0.38"
198094°76°85°
197990°75°82°
197883°72°77°
197793°76°84°
197679°60°69°
197574°62°68°0.5"
197486°72°79°0.23"
197399°80°89°
197286°70°78°
197181°70°75°
55 years of data from BALTIMORE CUSTOMS HOUSE

Baltimore, MD Temperature Range by Month

Average monthly highs and lows. The shaded band shows the typical daily temperature range.

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Baltimore, MD Monthly Precipitation

Average rainfall and snowfall per month, in inches.

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Baltimore, MD Daily Temperature Calendar

Average daily high temperature for every day of the year. Each cell is the climatological mean for that calendar day across 55 years of NOAA data.

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What to expect on August 31st

This page shows what actually happened each year. For the odds — typical high and low, and how often it stays dry — see the climatological outlook for this date.

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