August weather forecast
Cañon City, CO

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Weather in August

August sees a mild dip in temperatures, creating a comfortable interplay between the high 70s and 50s. However, it does not dismiss summer, as temperatures still sizzle during the day. Sporadic rain showers and diminishing daylight hours signal the upcoming fall, however, they do not inhibit outdoor plans. Despite the slight reduction in temperature, the UV index remains high, needing visitors to stay prepared. The easing out period of summer promises a mix of everything the weather has to offer.

Temperature

Cañon City's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). A noteworthy thermal contrast characterizes Cañon City's August nights, with temperatures averaging at a cool 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In Cañon City, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

Rainfall

In Cañon City, during August, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cañon City, there are 108.6 rainfall days, and 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Cañon City.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Cañon City is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of August, in Cañon City, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Cañon City. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Cañon City?

During August, Cañon City experiences an average high-temperature of 79.7°F (26.5°C) and a low-temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cañon City?

In Cañon City, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

How much does it rain in Cañon City in August?

In Cañon City, in August, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cañon City?

In Cañon City, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Cañon City have in August?

The average day length in August in Cañon City is 13h and 37min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Cañon City?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cañon City, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cañon City have in August?

In Cañon City, Colorado, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Cañon City?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Cañon City.

How high is the UV index in August in Cañon City?

In Cañon City, Colorado, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cañon City, CO

Average temperature in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Cañon City, CO

Average pressure in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cañon City, CO

Average wind speed in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Cañon City, CO

Average humidity in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in August
Cañon City, CO

Average rainfall in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in August
Cañon City, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cañon City, CO

Average snowfall in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cañon City, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cañon City, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cañon City, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Cañon City, CO

Average UV index in August - Cañon City, CO
  • 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, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Cañon City, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Cañon City, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Cañon City, CO

Average visibility in August - Cañon City, CO
  • 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).

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