August weather forecast
Farmington, NM

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Weather in August

August sees a slight decline in high temperatures in Farmington. With the abundance of daylight hours at 13.5, it continues to offer residents warm, sunny days. Conditions remain predominantly sunny and bright, but the rainfall does increase slightly to 1.14" (29mm). With the temperature drop, the end of August brings the city closer to the arrival of the more temperate autumn season. The noticeable shift from July's intense heat to August's milder climate speaks volumes about the approach towards the end of summer.

Temperature

The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C) from July's 88°F (31.1°C). An average nighttime temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C) is recorded during August.

Humidity

In Farmington, the average relative humidity in August is 37%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Farmington, New Mexico, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Farmington is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

In Farmington, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is August in Farmington?

The high-temperature, in August, in Farmington, records 85.3°F (29.6°C), while the low-temperature is 64.6°F (18.1°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Farmington?

In August, the average relative humidity in Farmington is 37%.

What is the wettest month in Farmington?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 11.6 days and typically aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Farmington?

In Farmington, New Mexico, during August, the rain falls for 11.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Farmington?

May through September are months without snowfall in Farmington.

How many hours of daylight does Farmington have in August?

In August, the average day length in Farmington, New Mexico, is 13h and 31min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Farmington?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 8:18 pm. On the last day of the month, in Farmington, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Farmington?

In Farmington, New Mexico, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

How high is the UV index in August in Farmington?

In Farmington, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Farmington, NM

Average temperature in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 85.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (88°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 64.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.9°F).

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Average pressure in August
Farmington, NM

Average pressure in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.22"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Farmington, NM

Average wind speed in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Farmington, NM

Average humidity in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 37%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (23%).

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Average rainfall in August
Farmington, NM

Average rainfall in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.14"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (1.14").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.28").

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Average rainfall days in August
Farmington, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (3.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Farmington, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Farmington, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Farmington, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 15.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Farmington, NM

Average UV index in August - Farmington, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Farmington, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in August
Farmington, NM

Average visibility in August - Farmington, NM
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).

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