August weather forecastElgin, AZ
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Elgin, Arizona, with temperature in the range of an average high of 86.5°F (30.3°C) and an average low of 68.2°F (20.1°C).Temperature
The commencement of August is characterized by an average high temperature of a still hot 86.5°F (30.3°C), bearing no significant change from July. Elgin's August nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C).Heat index
August's mean heat index is evaluated at a tropical 87.8°F (31°C). If one endures exposure and continues to be active, it might result in tiredness and heat cramps.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Humidity
In Elgin, Arizona, the average relative humidity in August is 49%.Rainfall
In Elgin, during August, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.06" (103mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Elgin, there are 92.2 rainfall days, and 15.47" (393mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Elgin, snow does not fall in April through November.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Elgin, Arizona, is 13h and 16min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of August, in Elgin, Arizona, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:46 pm MST.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are June and August, with an average of 12h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average high temperature in August: 86.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (90.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (56.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 68.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (69.6°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (37.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average pressure in August: 29.9"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.07"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.84"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average humidity in August: 49%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (50%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are May and June (23%).
Average rainfall in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average rainfall in August: 4.06"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").
Average rainfall days in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (2.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (1.46").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min
The months with the most sunshine are June and August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Elgin, AZ
- 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 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average cloud cover in August: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in August
Elgin, AZ
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
