August weather forecast
Garden City, CO

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Garden City, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 87.8°F (31°C) and min 59.2°F (15.1°C).

Temperature

Garden City, Colorado, experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 87.8°F (31°C) with the onset of August, subtly varied from July's 89.1°F (31.7°C). A steady average of 59.2°F (15.1°C) throughout August in Garden City, Colorado, underscores a considerable divergence from the daytime high.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 89.6°F (32°C). Long-standing exposure coupled with ongoing activity could result in exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 8.5 days. Throughout August, 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Garden City, there are 71.4 rainfall days, and 7.6" (193mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Garden City, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Garden City is 13h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Garden City, Colorado, the average sunshine in August 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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Garden City during August?

During August, Garden City experiences an average high-temperature of 87.8°F (31°C) and a low-temperature of 59.2°F (15.1°C). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 89.6°F (32°C).

What are the least humid months in Garden City?

The months with the lowest humidity in Garden City are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

What is the average humidity in August in Garden City?

In Garden City, Colorado, the average relative humidity in August is 44%.

How many days does it rain in August in Garden City?

In Garden City, Colorado, during August, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.59" (15mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Garden City?

June through September are months without snowfall in Garden City, Colorado.

How many hours of daylight does Garden City have in August?

In Garden City, Colorado, the average day length in August is 13h and 43min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Garden City?

On the first day of August in Garden City, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Garden City have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Garden City, Colorado, is 11.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Garden City?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Garden City?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Garden City is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Garden City, CO

Average temperature in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 87.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (89.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (38.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (62.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20.1°F).

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Average pressure in August
Garden City, CO

Average pressure in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Garden City, CO

Average wind speed in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Garden City, CO

Average humidity in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 44%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (64%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (44%).

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Average rainfall in August
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.59"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.61").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0.2").

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Average rainfall days in August
Garden City, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.36").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Garden City, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (5.7 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
Garden City, CO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Garden City, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Garden City, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (16.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Garden City, CO

Average UV index in August - Garden City, 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
Garden City, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Garden City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 16).

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Average visibility in August
Garden City, CO

Average visibility in August - Garden City, 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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