August weather forecastSanta Fe, NM
August
Weather in August
August in Santa Fe offers a unique canvas of weather scenes. The temperature slightly drops from July's zenith to a more manageable 79.9°F (26.6°C). The city still faces sporadic rainfall, albeit less than July. Climate-wise, August is a balance between the dwindling summer heat, sporadic showers, and the early whispers of fall. It paints a harmonious picture of summer warmth, rain-scented breezes, and the first hints of autumn’s enchanting color palette.Temperature
The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C), not significantly different from the 81.5°F (27.5°C) of July. Throughout the month of August, Santa Fe observes a dramatic downturn from the daytime peak temperatures, expecting an average low of 57.6°F (14.2°C).Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 45%.Rainfall
In Santa Fe, in August, during 10.2 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Santa Fe, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Santa Fe is 13h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In Santa Fe, the average sunshine in August is 11.8h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 57.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).
Average humidity in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average humidity in August: 45%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).
Average rainfall in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.02"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").
Average rainfall days in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Santa Fe, 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
Santa Fe, 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: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Santa Fe, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Santa Fe, 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).
