August weather forecast
Great Basin National Park, NV

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Green lake water, overlooking a forest on the base of the mountain in the Great Basin National Park, Nevada
Green lake water, overlooking a forest on the base of the mountain in the Great Basin National Park, Nevada

Weather in August

The dog days of summer, August in Great Basin National Park reflects a slight drop in temperatures compared to July. Nevertheless, it is one of the warmest months of the year with temperatures reaching up to 83.3°F (28.5°C) and no snowfall. Surrounded by nature, the park remains alive and vibrant with the summer wildlife at its peak. As the season continues, occasional thunderstorms might occur which can create dramatic skies and magnificent rainbows. It's worth capturing these unique weather conditions from a safe viewpoint, a must-do for visitors.

Temperature

The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 83.3°F (28.5°C), not significantly different from the 85.6°F (29.8°C) of July. The nighttime temperature in Great Basin National Park shows a significant divergence from the daytime highs, averaging at a refreshing 55.8°F (13.2°C) in August.

Rainfall

Throughout August, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, 13.31" (338mm) of rain is accumulated.

Snowfall

July and August are months without snowfall in Great Basin National Park.

Daylight

In Great Basin National Park, Nevada, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:08 pm PDT.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Great Basin National Park in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Great Basin National Park, is 83.3°F (28.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 55.8°F (13.2°C).

How much does it rain in Great Basin National Park in August?

During August, Great Basin National Park regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Great Basin National Park?

July and August are months without snowfall in Great Basin National Park.

Does it snow in Great Basin National Park in August?

In Great Basin National Park, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Great Basin National Park have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 38min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Great Basin National Park?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 7:48 pm. On the last day of the month, in Great Basin National Park, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 7:08 pm PDT.

Average temperature in August
Great Basin National Park, NV

Average temperature in August - Great Basin National Park, NV
  • Average high temperature in August: 83.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (85.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°F).

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Average rainfall in August
Great Basin National Park, NV

Average rainfall in August - Great Basin National Park, NV
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.2"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (1.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.9").

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Average snowfall in August
Great Basin National Park, NV

Average snowfall in August - Great Basin National Park, NV
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (13.8").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

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Average daylight in August
Great Basin National Park, NV

Average daylight in August - Great Basin National Park, NV
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

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Great Basin National Park, Nevada, USA

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