August weather forecast
Buena Vista, CO

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Buena Vista, is also an agreeable month, with an average temperature varying between 68.2°F (20.1°C) and 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C), nearly identical to July's 70.5°F (21.4°C). Nightly average temperatures in August reveal a significant dip from daytime highs, registering a consistent a wintry 42.3°F (5.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 56%.

Rainfall

In August, in Buena Vista, the rain falls for 17.9 days. Throughout August, 1.69" (43mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 121.5 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Buena Vista are January through June, August through December. August is the first month it typically snows in Buena Vista, Colorado. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 106.6 snowfall days, and 62.44" (1586mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Buena Vista, Colorado, is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of August in Buena Vista, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:35 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Buena Vista, the average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Defending against sun damage is advocated. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Buena Vista?

The high-temperature during August is 68.2°F (20.1°C) and the low-temperature is 42.3°F (5.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Buena Vista?

The average relative humidity in August in Buena Vista is 56%.

How many days does it rain in August in Buena Vista?

In Buena Vista, Colorado, in August, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 1.69" (43mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Buena Vista?

August is the first month it typically snows in Buena Vista, Colorado. Throughout August, in the average 0.3 snowfall days, it receives 0.04" (1mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Buena Vista have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 38min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Buena Vista?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:35 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Buena Vista have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Buena Vista is 11.6h.

When is the highest UV index in Buena Vista?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in August in Buena Vista?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average temperature in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 42.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (44.2°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (6.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average pressure in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average wind speed in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.6mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and April (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average humidity in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 56%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (46%).

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Average rainfall in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average rainfall in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.69"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.52").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.67").

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Average rainfall days in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average snowfall in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.04"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.02").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.9 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

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Average UV index in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average UV index in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in August
Buena Vista, CO

Average visibility in August - Buena Vista, CO
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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