August weather forecast
Grants, NM

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Weather in August

August in Grants sees slightly less intense temperatures compared to the previous two months. The weather blends warmth and precipitation, making outdoor activities enjoyable and diverse. Even though rainfall is still fairly high, it's lower than that of July. Nevertheless, expect more thunderstorms as the city continues to enchant with its dramatic cloud formations. It's the ideal time for photography enthusiasts seeking to capture spectacular skyscapes replete with rainbows.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Grants for August is a still moderately hot 78.4°F, closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Grants's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 60.3°F.

Humidity

In Grants, the average relative humidity in August is 45%.

Rainfall

In Grants, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" of precipitation. In Grants, during the entire year, the rain falls for 85.5 days and collects up to 9.37" of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Grants, snow does not fall in May through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Grants is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of August, in Grants, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:40 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Grants is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Grants?

In Grants, in August, the average high-temperature is 78.4°F, and the average low-temperature is 60.3°F. In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 80.6°F.

What is the average humidity in August in Grants?

In Grants, the average relative humidity in August is 45%.

How many days does it rain in August in Grants?

In Grants, New Mexico, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Grants?

May through September are months without snowfall in Grants, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Grants have in August?

In August, the average day length in Grants is 13h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Grants?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:40 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Grants?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Grants?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Grants.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Grants?

In Grants, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Grants, NM

Average temperature in August - Grants, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

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Average pressure in August
Grants, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Grants, NM

Average wind speed in August - Grants, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

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Average humidity in August
Grants, NM

Average humidity in August - Grants, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

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Average rainfall in August
Grants, NM

Average rainfall in August - Grants, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

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Average rainfall days in August
Grants, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Grants, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Grants, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Grants, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 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
Grants, NM

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • 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 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Grants, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Grants, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

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Average UV index in August
Grants, NM

Average UV index in August - Grants, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
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
Grants, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Grants, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

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Average visibility in August
Grants, NM

Average visibility in August - Grants, 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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