August weather forecastOil Center, NM
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Oil Center, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 73.8°F (23.2°C) and 92.8°F (33.8°C).Temperature
Oil Center marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 92.8°F (33.8°C), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 93°F (33.9°C). Oil Center observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 73.8°F (23.2°C) during the month of August.Heat index
Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 95°F (35°C). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 41%.Rainfall
In Oil Center, New Mexico, in August, during 9.3 rainfall days, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 76.7 rainfall days, and 11.54" (293mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
March through October are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 7:50 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:27 am and sunset at 7:18 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Oil Center, the average sunshine in August is 11.8h.UV index
May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. 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. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 92.8°F
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are June and July (93°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (54.5°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 73.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (73.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (36.5°F).
Average pressure in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average pressure in August: 29.91"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.83"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 10.4mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (13.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (9.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average humidity in August: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (52%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (32%).
Average rainfall in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.18"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (2.4").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (0.12").
Average rainfall days in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 9.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (12.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.18").
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (1.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 16 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (15 days).
Average UV index in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Oil Center, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 14
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in August
Oil Center, 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).
