August weather forecastThoreau, NM
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Thoreau, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low of 60.3°F (15.7°C).Temperature
With August's arrival, Thoreau's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), marking little difference from July's 80.6°F (27°C). An average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) is expected during August.Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 45%.Rainfall
In Thoreau, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:40 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).
Average pressure in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).
Average humidity in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average humidity in August: 45%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).
Average rainfall in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 1.73"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").
Average rainfall days in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).
Average snowfall in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 24min
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 month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in August
Thoreau, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Thoreau, 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
Thoreau, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 17
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in August
Thoreau, 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).
