August weather forecastMountain City, NV
August
Weather in August
August continues to indulge in the high temperatures of the summer. While the maximum temperature and UV Index are marginally less than July's values, the difference is negligible. Mountain City enjoys plentiful sunshine and long daylight hours, allowing for a multitude of outdoor pursuits. The month is marked by clear skies and hence enhanced visibility, with very minimal precipitation. As August comes to a close, the warm late-summer breeze begins to carry a touch of the incoming autumnal chill.Temperature
August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 79°F (26.1°C), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Mountain City in August observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 55°F (12.8°C).Humidity
The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 31%.Rainfall
In Mountain City, during August, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.51" (13mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 92.8 rainfall days, and 15.2" (386mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Mountain City, snow does not fall in July and August.Daylight
In Mountain City, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 49min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.
Sunshine
August has the most sunshine of the year in Mountain City, with an average of 12.1h of sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Mountain City, Nevada, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average high temperature in August: 79°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.4°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average pressure in August: 29.87"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average humidity in August: 31%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (31%).
Average rainfall in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average rainfall in August: 0.51"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (2.05").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (12.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (14.69").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (17.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in August: 12h and 6min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average sunshine days in August: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is November (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in August
Mountain City, NV
- Average cloud cover in August: 11
The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 46).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in August
Mountain City, NV
- 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, February and December (5mi).
