August weather forecastElk Springs, CO

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Elk Springs, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 60.3°F (15.7°C) and max 82°F (27.8°C).

Temperature

The advent of August signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a still warm 82°F (27.8°C), aligning closely with July. Throughout August, Elk Springs notes a dramatic plunge from the daily high to an average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

In Elk Springs, the average relative humidity in August is 35%.

Rainfall

In Elk Springs, in August, during 11.3 rainfall days, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Elk Springs, during the entire year, the rain falls for 114.4 days and collects up to 10.16" (258mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Elk Springs, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Elk Springs, Colorado, is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of August in Elk Springs, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:46 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Elk Springs, the average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August leads to these advisories:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
Updated: Jul 25, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Elk Springs, records 82°F (27.8°C), while the low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C).

In August, the average relative humidity is 35%.

In Elk Springs, in August, it is raining for 11.3 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

In Elk Springs, snow does not fall in June through September.

The average day length in August is 13h and 43min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:28 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:46 pm MDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

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

In Elk Springs, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average high temperature in August: 82°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°F).

Average pressure in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.6mph).

Average humidity in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average humidity in August: 35%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (31%).

Average rainfall in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average rainfall in August: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.18").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.63").

Average rainfall days in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.34").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (12.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Elk Springs, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (13 days).

Average UV index in August
Elk Springs, 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Elk Springs, CO

  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Elk Springs, 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 month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).