August weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Capitan, New Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

The transition into August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), mirroring a close resemblance to July. Capitan experiences an average nighttime temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C) in the month of August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Capitan is 53%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Capitan.

Daylight

In Capitan, New Mexico, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, in Capitan, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Capitan, the average sunshine in August is 11.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Capitan is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Exercise prevention - Protecting skin and eyes from harm is required. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Capitan?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 79.2°F (26.2°C) and 59.4°F (15.2°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Capitan?

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

What is the rainiest month in Capitan?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Capitan. Rain falls for 20.3 days and accumulates 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Capitan in August?

In Capitan, New Mexico, in August, during 20.3 rainfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow in Capitan?

In Capitan, New Mexico, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in August?

The average day length in August in Capitan, New Mexico, is 13h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Capitan?

On the first day of August in Capitan, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Capitan?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Capitan, New Mexico, is 11.3h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Capitan?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Capitan is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°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°F).

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Average pressure in August
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in August - Capitan, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

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Average humidity in August
Capitan, NM

Average humidity in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

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Average rainfall in August
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in August
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Capitan, NM

Average UV index in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

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Average cloud cover in August
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

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Average visibility in August
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in August - Capitan, 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).

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