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Poteau in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice on the hill road).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
34°C (93°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
7
Crowds
High
United States overall
Prices
High
United States overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Poteau

Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice on the hill road).

Is another month better than August?

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • PoteauHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 7 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · United States overall
High
Prices · United States overall
High

United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Poteau, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Aug: Avoid

    Apr: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Aug: 34 °C (93 °F)

    Apr: 23 °C (73 °F)

  • Night low

    Aug: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Aug: 7 (better)

    Apr: 9

  • Crowds

    Aug: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Prices

    Aug: High

    Apr: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 0

    Apr: 1

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (heat and humidity), late Dec–Feb (ice on the hill road).

April: Inside Poteau's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.

Poteau: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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