August weather forecast
Derby, CO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Derby, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 60.3°F (15.7°C) and 87.1°F (30.6°C).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still tropical 87.1°F (30.6°C), hardly differing from July's 88.3°F (31.3°C). Despite drastic daily temperature oscillations, Derby cools down to an average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) in August.

Humidity

August is the least humid month in Derby, Colorado, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

Rainfall

In Derby, Colorado, in August, during 5.3 rainfall days, 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Derby, Colorado, there are 48.3 rainfall days, and 3.19" (81mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Derby, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Derby is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Derby is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Derby?

In Derby, in August, the average high-temperature is 87.1°F (30.6°C), and the average low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the least humid month in Derby?

The least humid month in Derby is August, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

What is the average humidity in August in Derby?

The average relative humidity in August in Derby, Colorado, is 39%.

How much does it rain in Derby in August?

In Derby, Colorado, in August, it is raining for 5.3 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Derby?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Derby have in August?

In Derby, the average day length in August is 13h and 41min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Derby?

On the first day of August in Derby, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Derby?

In Derby, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Derby?

The months with the highest UV index in Derby, Colorado, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Derby?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Derby is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Derby, CO

Average temperature in August - Derby, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (41.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Derby, CO

Average pressure in August - Derby, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Derby, CO

Average wind speed in August - Derby, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (6.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Derby, CO

Average humidity in August - Derby, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (64%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (39%).

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Average rainfall in August
Derby, CO

Average rainfall in August - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.24"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (0.59").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0.08").

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Average rainfall days in August
Derby, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Derby, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 5.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (8.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Derby, CO

Average snowfall in August - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is October (1.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Derby, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Derby, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Derby, CO

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

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Derby, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Derby, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 22.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (19.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Derby, CO

Average UV index in August - Derby, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Derby, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Derby, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are February, April and May (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in August
Derby, CO

Average visibility in August - Derby, 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).

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