August weather forecastBelen, NM
August
Weather in August
August in Belen, New Mexico continues the trend of summer but anticipates autumn's arrival. Despite still hanging onto summer's warmth, August weather is marked by a slight decrease in temperature, averaging a high of 86.9°F (30.5°C) and a low of 66.7°F (19.3°C). This is complemented by a drop in the number of daylight hours, a phenomenon that sets the stage for the upcoming autumn season.Temperature
Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still tropical 86.9°F (30.5°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 88.5°F (31.4°C). Belen experiences an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 66.7°F (19.3°C) during August nights.Humidity
In Belen, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.Rainfall
In Belen, New Mexico, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Belen, New Mexico, there are 78.7 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
April through October are months without snowfall in Belen.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:34 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 11.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Belen, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 86.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).
Average pressure in August
Belen, NM
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Belen, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).
Average humidity in August
Belen, NM
- Average humidity in August: 39%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).
Average rainfall in August
Belen, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 0.91"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").
Average rainfall days in August
Belen, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Belen, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Belen, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Belen, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Belen, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Belen, NM
- Average UV index in August: 6
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Belen, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Belen, 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).
