August weather forecastLas Vegas, NM
August
Weather in August
August maintains the summer warmth, with a slight decrease in the average high temperature from 81.5°F (27.5°C) in July to 80.2°F (26.8°C). The frequency of sunshine days and longer daylight hours continue to encourage outdoor activities. The weather remains mostly dry, complemented by an occasional rainfall. Trust August to provide ample summer joy in Las Vegas, New Mexico.Temperature
The transition into August is marked with an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), showing an insignificant shift from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). In August, the nighttime temperature plummets remarkably from the daily apex to a steady average of 57.9°F (14.4°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 50%.Rainfall
In August, in Las Vegas, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout August, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Las Vegas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Las Vegas, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 28min.On the first day of August in Las Vegas, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:29 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.8h.UV index
In Las Vegas, 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 the ordinary person.Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.9°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).
Average pressure in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).
Average humidity in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average humidity in August: 50%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).
Average rainfall in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").
Average rainfall days in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 9.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
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 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 18.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Las Vegas, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 16
The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in August
Las Vegas, 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).
