August weather forecastAlto, NM

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Alto, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 78.6°F (25.9°C) and 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

Alto's weather in August indicates an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), nearly consistent with the 79.5°F (26.4°C) of July. In the month of August, Alto experiences an average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 53%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Alto. Rain falls for 21.7 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Alto, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Alto, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in Alto, is 78.6°F (25.9°C), while the average low-temperature is 60.3°F (15.7°C).

In Alto, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in August is 53%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.7 days and typically aggregates up to 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.

In Alto, New Mexico, in August, it is raining for 21.7 days, with typically 4.53" (115mm) of accumulated precipitation.

June through September are months without snowfall.

In Alto, New Mexico, the average day length in August is 13h and 21min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:02 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.6h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Alto, NM

  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Alto, NM

  • Average pressure in August: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Alto, NM

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Alto, NM

  • Average humidity in August: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in August
Alto, NM

  • Average rainfall in August: 4.53"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").

Average rainfall days in August
Alto, NM

  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Alto, NM

  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Alto, NM

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alto, NM

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alto, NM

  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Alto, NM

  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Alto, NM

  • Average cloud cover in August: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Alto, NM

  • 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).