August weather forecast
Alma, CO

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The beauty of the Bristlecone Pines up the hill looking over to Alma and Fairplay, Colorado
The beauty of the Bristlecone Pines up the hill looking over to Alma and Fairplay, Colorado

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an enjoyable month in Alma, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 38.8°F (3.8°C) and 64.4°F (18°C).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature is a still comfortable 64.4°F (18°C), maintaining a close comparison with July's 66.2°F (19°C). With a significant daily temperature differential, Alma's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 60%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 19.4 days. Throughout August, 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Alma, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.5 days and collects up to 22.13" (562mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In Alma, during August, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.43" (11mm) of snow. In Alma, Colorado, during the entire year, snow falls for 139 days and aggregates up to 101.69" (2583mm) of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 4 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Stay safe from the Sun's strongest UV rays by limiting exposure during midday. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jun 21, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

Alma in August has an average high-temperature of 64.4°F (18°C) and an average low-temperature of 38.8°F (3.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Alma, the average relative humidity in August is 60%.

How much does it rain in Alma in August?

In Alma, during August, the rain falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.4" (61mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in August?

In Alma, in August, during 1.8 snowfall days, 0.43" (11mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Alma have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Alma?

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Alma, CO

Average temperature in August - Alma, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 64.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (22.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 38.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (40.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Alma, CO

Average pressure in August - Alma, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.07"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.2"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.94"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Alma, CO

Average wind speed in August - Alma, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Alma, CO

Average humidity in August - Alma, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in August
Alma, CO

Average rainfall in August - Alma, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.4"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.39").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.06").

Average rainfall days in August
Alma, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Alma, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Alma, CO

Average snowfall in August - Alma, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.43"

The month with the highest snowfall is May (16.26").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.16").

Average snowfall days in August
Alma, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Alma, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (18.8 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alma, CO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Alma, CO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alma, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Alma, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Alma, CO

Average UV index in August - Alma, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 4

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Alma, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Alma, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in August
Alma, CO

Average visibility in August - Alma, CO
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (4mi).

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