August weather forecastLake City, CO
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another refreshing month in Lake City, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 63.1°F (17.3°C) and 41.2°F (5.1°C).Temperature
As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at a still enjoyable 63.1°F (17.3°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Lake City logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in August, with an average reading of 41.2°F (5.1°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 62%.Rainfall
In August, in Lake City, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout August, 4.02" (102mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 98.2 rainfall days, and 26.65" (677mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through June, August through December are months with snowfall. August is the first month it typically snows. Throughout August, in the average 0.2 snowfall days, it receives 0.12" (3mm) of snow. Throughout the year, there are 102 snowfall days, and 101.02" (2566mm) of snow is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 7:39 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.2h.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 medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 4 in August translates into this advice:
Ensure safety - Imperative it is to shield skin and eyes from damage. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Notice this! Nearly double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be caused by snow reflection.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Lake City, CO
- Average high temperature in August: 63.1°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (65.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 41.2°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Lake City, CO
- Average pressure in August: 30.04"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Lake City, CO
- Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Lake City, CO
- Average humidity in August: 62%
The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).
Average rainfall in August
Lake City, CO
- Average rainfall in August: 4.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1.1").
Average rainfall days in August
Lake City, CO
- Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (1.3 days).
Average snowfall in August
Lake City, CO
- Average snowfall in August: 0.12"
The month with the highest snowfall is March (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Lake City, CO
- Average snowfall days in August: 0.2 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (16.5 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Lake City, CO
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min
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 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Lake City, CO
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Lake City, 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 February and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Lake City, CO
- Average cloud cover in August: 22
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).
Average visibility in August
Lake City, CO
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).
