August weather forecastSheep Springs, NM
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sheep Springs, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 79.9°F (26.6°C) and 60.8°F (16°C).Temperature
The commencement of August notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 79.9°F (26.6°C), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. Sheep Springs's temperature lowers to a mean of 60.8°F (16°C) during the nights in August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 41%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout August, 1.81" (46mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 91.1 rainfall days, and 12.72" (323mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall in Sheep Springs.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, in Sheep Springs, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 7:43 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (37.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.8°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (61.7°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.6°F).
Average pressure in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average pressure in August: 29.96"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 6.6mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.6mph).
Average humidity in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average humidity in August: 41%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (71%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (24%).
Average rainfall in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.81"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.39").
Average rainfall days in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).
Average snowfall in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (6.42").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (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
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 30min
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 42min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Sheep Springs, 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
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 16
The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).
Average visibility in August
Sheep Springs, NM
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).
