August weather forecastLa Plata, NM
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in La Plata, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 85.3°F (29.6°C) and 64.6°F (18.1°C).Temperature
With the transition into August, La Plata notes an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 85.3°F (29.6°C), closely resembling July. In La Plata, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 64.6°F (18.1°C).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in La Plata is 37%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 11.6 days and accumulates 1.14" (29mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In La Plata, New Mexico, snow does not fall in May through September.Daylight
In La Plata, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 32min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:18 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, in La Plata, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.9h.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August in La Plata, New Mexico, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
La Plata, 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).
Average pressure in August
La Plata, 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).
Average wind speed in August
La Plata, 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).
Average humidity in August
La Plata, 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%).
Average rainfall in August
La Plata, 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").
Average rainfall days in August
La Plata, 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).
Average snowfall in August
La Plata, 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").
Average snowfall days in August
La Plata, 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).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Plata, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min
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).
Average sunshine days in August
La Plata, 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).
Average UV index in August
La Plata, 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).
Average cloud cover in August
La Plata, 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).
Average visibility in August
La Plata, 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).
