August weather forecast
Sands, NM

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sands, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 57.9°F (14.4°C) and an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

Sands's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), hardly distinct from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). In August, the temperature in Sands, New Mexico, registers a significant dip to an average of 57.9°F (14.4°C) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 50%.

Rainfall

In Sands, in August, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Sands.

Daylight

In Sands, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:29 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Sands, the average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sands is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Guard yourself - Precautionary measures against sun damage are advocated. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sands in August?

During August, Sands experiences an average high-temperature of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and a low-temperature of 57.9°F (14.4°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Sands?

In Sands, the average relative humidity in August is 50%.

How much does it rain in Sands in August?

In August, in Sands, the rain falls for 9.8 days. Throughout August, 0.94" (24mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Sands?

In Sands, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Sands?

In Sands, New Mexico, the average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Sands?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sands, New Mexico, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:29 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sands have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August in Sands is 11.8h.

How high is the UV index in August in Sands?

In Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sands, NM

Average temperature in August - Sands, 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).

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Average pressure in August
Sands, NM

Average pressure in August - Sands, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Sands, NM

Average wind speed in August - Sands, 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).

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Average humidity in August
Sands, NM

Average humidity in August - Sands, 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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Sands, NM

Average rainfall in August - Sands, 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").

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Average rainfall days in August
Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Sands, 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).

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Average snowfall in August
Sands, NM

Average snowfall in August - Sands, 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").

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Average snowfall days in August
Sands, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Sands, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sands, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sands, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Sands, 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).

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Average UV index in August
Sands, NM

Average UV index in August - Sands, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Sands, 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).

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Average visibility in August
Sands, NM

Average visibility in August - Sands, 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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