August weather forecastTaos, NM
August
Weather in August
August in Taos, New Mexico carries forward the warmth and rainfall pattern from July. The month maintains the summer temperatures with an average high of 75°F (23.9°C). A marked decrease in rainfall to 1.65" (42mm) announces a transition to drier periods as summer winds down. While echoes of July's showers linger, August gradually dries and warms the landscape. Residual summer warmth paired with diminishing showers dominantly impacts August's weather.Temperature
August's advent in Taos presents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 75°F (23.9°C), indicating a slight variation from the conditions of the previous month. Taos sees a consistent average low-temperature of 47.1°F (8.4°C) in August, indicating a substantial decrease from the day's temperature.Humidity
In Taos, the average relative humidity in August is 55%.Rainfall
In Taos, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
June through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 30min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, in Taos, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 11.7h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Taos, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 75°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 47.1°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).
Average pressure in August
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).
Average wind speed in August
Taos, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).
Average humidity in August
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%).
Average rainfall in August
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.65"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").
Average rainfall days in August
Taos, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Taos, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Taos, 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 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Taos, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).
Average UV index in August
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).
Average cloud cover in August
Taos, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).
Average visibility in August
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).
