August weather forecast
Ranchos de Taos, NM

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ranchos de Taos, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 75.2°F (24°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Temperature

At the onset of August, Ranchos de Taos records an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.2°F (24°C), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Throughout August, Ranchos de Taos braces for a considerable drop from daytime highs, with an average low-temperature of 47.8°F (8.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Ranchos de Taos is 55%.

Rainfall

In Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, during August, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Ranchos de Taos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ranchos de Taos, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Ranchos de Taos, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Ranchos de Taos, the average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Ranchos de Taos?

The average high-temperature, in August, in Ranchos de Taos, is 75.2°F (24°C), while the average low-temperature is 47.8°F (8.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Ranchos de Taos?

In August, the average relative humidity is 55%.

How many days does it rain in August in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, during August, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ranchos de Taos?

In Ranchos de Taos, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Ranchos de Taos have in August?

The average day length in August in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, is 13h and 30min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Ranchos de Taos?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Ranchos de Taos?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, is 11.6h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Ranchos de Taos?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

How high is the UV index in August in Ranchos de Taos?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average temperature in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

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Average pressure in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average pressure in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average wind speed in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average humidity in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 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
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ranchos de Taos, 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 4min

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 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

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Average UV index in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average UV index in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in August
Ranchos de Taos, NM

Average visibility in August - Ranchos de Taos, NM
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

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

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