August weather forecast
La Plata, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in La Plata, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 85.3°F (29.6°C) and 64.6°F (18.1°C).

Temperature

With the transition into August, La Plata notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C), closely resembling July. In La Plata, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in La Plata is 37%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In La Plata, New Mexico, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In La Plata, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, in La Plata, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in La Plata, New Mexico, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024 | Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in La Plata in August?

The high-temperature during August is 85.3°F (29.6°C) and the low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August in La Plata?

The average relative humidity in August in La Plata, New Mexico, is 37%.

What is the wettest month in La Plata?

August is the month with the most rainfall in La Plata, New Mexico. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in La Plata in August?

In La Plata, in August, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 1.14" (29mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in La Plata?

May through September are months without snowfall in La Plata, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does La Plata have in August?

In La Plata, the average day length in August is 13h and 32min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in La Plata?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in La Plata?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

What is the UV index reading in August in La Plata?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in La Plata is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
La Plata, NM

Average temperature in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

Average pressure in August
La Plata, NM

Average pressure in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
La Plata, NM

Average wind speed in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
La Plata, NM

Average humidity in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

Average rainfall in August
La Plata, NM

Average rainfall in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

Average rainfall days in August
La Plata, NM

Average rainfall days in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
La Plata, NM

Average snowfall in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
La Plata, NM

Average snowfall days in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Plata, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
La Plata, NM

Average sunshine days in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in August
La Plata, NM

Average UV index in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
La Plata, NM

Average cloud cover in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
La Plata, NM

Average visibility in August - La Plata, NM
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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