August weather forecast
La Quinta, CA

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The old town of La Quinta, California, at the base of the vast Santa Rosa Mountains
The old town of La Quinta, California, at the base of the vast Santa Rosa Mountains

Weather in August

As the calendar turns to August, La Quinta’s weather pattern holds its persistent summer pattern. However, a minor dip in daytime temperatures to an average of 93.9°F (34.4°C) offers marginal relief. Despite the continuing summer onslaught, the city witnesses the pressure readings steadying around 29.83in. Towards the end of August, daylight hours start to decrease while the cloud cover remains static, paving the way for the forthcoming autumn season. Thus, the month of August maintains the summer narrative commenced in June.

Temperature

Shifting into August, La Quinta records an average high-temperature of a still hot 93.9°F (34.4°C), presenting minor fluctuations compared to the previous month. In August, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 73°F (22.8°C).

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 29%, are the least humid months in La Quinta.

Rainfall

In La Quinta, during August, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation. In La Quinta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 51.6 days and collects up to 6.06" (154mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in La Quinta, California, is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:11 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 12h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August leads to these advisories:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in La Quinta in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in La Quinta, California, are 93.9°F (34.4°C) and 73°F (22.8°C) respectively.

What is the least humid month in La Quinta?

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 29%, are the least humid months in La Quinta.

What is the average humidity in August in La Quinta?

The average relative humidity in August in La Quinta, California, is 29%.

How many days does it rain in August in La Quinta?

In La Quinta, in August, during 7 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in La Quinta?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 22min.

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

On the first day of August in La Quinta, California, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 7:11 pm PDT.

How many hours of sunshine does La Quinta have in August?

In La Quinta, the average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in La Quinta?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in August in La Quinta, California, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
La Quinta, CA

Average temperature in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 93.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (94.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (58.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 73°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (43.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
La Quinta, CA

Average pressure in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.83"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.09"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.8"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
La Quinta, CA

Average wind speed in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
La Quinta, CA

Average humidity in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 29%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (47%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (29%).

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Average rainfall in August
La Quinta, CA

Average rainfall in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (0.12").

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Average rainfall days in August
La Quinta, CA

Average rainfall days in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.8 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Quinta, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (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
La Quinta, CA

Average sunshine days in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (27.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
La Quinta, CA

Average UV index in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
La Quinta, CA

Average cloud cover in August - La Quinta, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 5).

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Average visibility in August
La Quinta, CA

Average visibility in August - La Quinta, CA
  • 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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