August weather forecastProspect Heights, CO
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Prospect Heights, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average high of 79.7°F (26.5°C).Temperature
As August takes hold, the average high-temperature is a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), nearly mirroring that of the previous month. Prospect Heights's August nights bring a significant temperature shift, averaging at a fresh 54.5°F (12.5°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 48%.Rainfall
In Prospect Heights, in August, during 16.8 rainfall days, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Prospect Heights, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Prospect Heights, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Prospect Heights is 13h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, in Prospect Heights, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average high temperature in August: 79.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average pressure in August: 30.05"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).
Average humidity in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average humidity in August: 48%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).
Average rainfall in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average rainfall in August: 1.46"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").
Average rainfall days in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Prospect Heights, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average sunshine days in August: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Prospect Heights, CO
- Average cloud cover in August: 17
The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).
Average visibility in August
Prospect Heights, 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).
