August weather forecast
Tucson, AZ

Sunset in downtown Tucson, Arizona with a skyline and a sentinel peak in the distance
Sunset in downtown Tucson, Arizona with a skyline and a sentinel peak in the distance

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Tucson, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 75.9°F (24.4°C) and 93.9°F (34.4°C).

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in July - a still tropical 93.9°F (34.4°C). The average low-temperature, in Tucson, is 75.9°F (24.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Tucson is 39%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout August, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tucson, there are 66.1 rainfall days, and 7.95" (202mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Tucson is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:49 pm MST.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Tucson, with an average of 12.2h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translate into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. 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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FAQ

What is the temperature in August in Tucson?

The average high-temperature, in August, is 93.9°F (34.4°C), while the average low-temperature is 75.9°F (24.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Tucson?

In Tucson, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.

How much does it rain in Tucson in August?

In August, in Tucson, Arizona, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout August, 1.22" (31mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Tucson?

February through December are months without snowfall in Tucson.

How many hours of daylight does Tucson have in August?

In Tucson, the average day length in August is 13h and 17min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Tucson?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:21 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:49 pm MST.

What month has the most sunshine in Tucson?

With an average of 12.2h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Tucson.

How many hours of sunshine does Tucson have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Tucson, Arizona, is 12.2h.

How high is the UV index in August in Tucson?

In Tucson, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Tucson, AZ

Average temperature in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average high temperature in August: 93.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (96.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (60.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 75.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (77°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (43°F).

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Average pressure in August
Tucson, AZ

Average pressure in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average pressure in August: 29.89"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.08"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Tucson, AZ

Average wind speed in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Tucson, AZ

Average humidity in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (19%).

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Average rainfall in August
Tucson, AZ

Average rainfall in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.22"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.42").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in August
Tucson, AZ

Average rainfall days in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (1.3 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Tucson, AZ

Average snowfall in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (0.08").
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Tucson, AZ

Average snowfall days in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tucson, AZ

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 17min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 14min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 5min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Tucson, AZ

Average sunshine days in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Tucson, AZ

Average UV index in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Tucson, AZ

Average cloud cover in August - Tucson, AZ
  • Average cloud cover in August: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 7).

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Average visibility in August
Tucson, AZ

Average visibility in August - Tucson, 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).

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