August weather forecast
Telluride, CO

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The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado
The scenic setting of the ski resort spot town of Telluride in Colorado

Weather in August

In August, Telluride, Colorado still experiences pleasant summer weather. The slight dip in temperature from July is hardly noticeable, and the rich natural beauty of the city remains on display. A slight increase in rainfall contributes to the 0.16" (4mm) of snowfall, providing a refreshing respite from the warm summer days.

Temperature

As Telluride transitions into August, the average high-temperature stands at a still comfortable 65.1°F (18.4°C), offering little variation from the preceding month. Nightfall in August introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 61%.

Rainfall

In Telluride, during August, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation. In Telluride, during the entire year, the rain falls for 107.5 days and collects up to 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Telluride are January through December. In Telluride, Colorado, in August, during 0.4 snowfall days, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 117.7 snowfall days, and 123.82" (3145mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

In Telluride, Colorado, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Telluride, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Telluride, the average sunshine in August is 11.4h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 4 transforms into the following advice:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Telluride in August?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Telluride, is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the average low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Telluride?

The average relative humidity in August is 61%.

How many days does it rain in August in Telluride?

In Telluride, in August, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation.

How much does it snow in Telluride in August?

In Telluride, in August, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Telluride have in August?

The average day length in August in Telluride, Colorado, is 13h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Telluride?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, in Telluride, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Telluride have in August?

In Telluride, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.4h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Telluride?

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

What is the UV index intensity in August in Telluride?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Telluride, Colorado, is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Telluride, CO

Average temperature in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 65.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Telluride, CO

Average pressure in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Telluride, CO

Average wind speed in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Telluride, CO

Average humidity in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

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Average rainfall in August
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

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Average rainfall days in August
Telluride, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

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Average snowfall days in August
Telluride, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Telluride, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

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Average UV index in August
Telluride, CO

Average UV index in August - Telluride, 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
Telluride, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in August
Telluride, CO

Average visibility in August - Telluride, CO
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (4mi).

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