August weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another pleasant month in Rico, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 68.2°F (20.1°C).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Rico's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching a still agreeable 68.2°F (20.1°C) from July's 70.2°F (21.2°C). During August, Rico detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at a chilly 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout August, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.2 rainfall days, and 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through December. August is the month with the least snowfall. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rico, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August in Rico, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Rico is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during August translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - It is advised to guard against sun damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Rico?

During August, Rico experiences an average high-temperature of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and a low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Rico?

In August, the average relative humidity in Rico is 60%.

How much does it rain in Rico in August?

In August, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout August, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Rico?

August is the month with the least snowfall in Rico. Snow falls for 0.3 days and accumulates 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How much does it snow in Rico in August?

In Rico, in August, snow falls for 0.3 days, with typically accumulated 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Rico have in August?

In August, the average day length in Rico, Colorado, is 13h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Rico?

On the first day of August in Rico, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rico have in August?

In Rico, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Rico?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in August in Rico?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Rico, CO

Average temperature in August - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Rico, CO

Average pressure in August - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Rico, CO

Average wind speed in August - Rico, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

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Average humidity in August
Rico, CO

Average humidity in August - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in August
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in August - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

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Average rainfall days in August
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in August - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

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Average snowfall days in August
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Rico, CO

Average UV index in August - Rico, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

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Average cloud cover in August
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 18

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in August
Rico, CO

Average visibility in August - Rico, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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