August weather forecastEspañola, NM
August
Weather in August
As the final full month of summer, August in Española remains hot but is slightly cooler than July, providing a well-appreciated relief after the year's peak heat. The levels of rainfall decrease to an average of 1.18" (30mm). Residents can expect cloudless blue skies, making it an ideal time to engage in outdoor recreational activities. As the month progresses, the city begins its slow and gradual transition towards the autumnal season.Temperature
Española, New Mexico, greets August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. Contrasted against daytime highs, Española records an average nighttime low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) in August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 45%.Rainfall
In Española, New Mexico, during August, the rain falls for 11.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 89.9 rainfall days, and 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Española, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 11.7h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Preventing sunburn is recommended. UV radiation from the Sun is most dangerous during midday; take precautions and seek shade. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Española, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 55.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).
Average pressure in August
Española, NM
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Española, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).
Average humidity in August
Española, NM
- Average humidity in August: 45%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in August
Española, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Española, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Española, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Española, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Española, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Española, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Española, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Española, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Española, 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).
