August weather forecastAmherst, CO
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Amherst, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between max 86.5°F (30.3°C) and min 63°F (17.2°C).Temperature
The shift into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 86.5°F (30.3°C), closely mirroring July's climate. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 63°F (17.2°C) is noted throughout August.Heat index
In August, the average heat index is computed to be a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). With unrelenting exposure and activity, one might experience exhaustion, leading to potential heat cramps.Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 54%.Rainfall
In Amherst, in August, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 2.2" (56mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 119.5 rainfall days, and 16.14" (410mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall in Amherst.Daylight
In Amherst, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:03 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 7:21 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Amherst, CO
- Average high temperature in August: 86.5°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 63°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Amherst, CO
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and December (30.11"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Amherst, CO
- Average wind speed in August: 9.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.4mph).
Average humidity in August
Amherst, CO
- Average humidity in August: 54%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (66%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).
Average rainfall in August
Amherst, CO
- Average rainfall in August: 2.2"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.43").
Average rainfall days in August
Amherst, CO
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (17.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are November and December (4.2 days).
Average snowfall in August
Amherst, CO
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.23").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Amherst, CO
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Amherst, CO
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 30min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Amherst, CO
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (10.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Amherst, CO
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Amherst, CO
- Average cloud cover in August: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in August
Amherst, CO
- 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).
