August weather forecast
Cotopaxi, CO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Cotopaxi, Colorado, with an average temperature ranging between min 45.5°F (7.5°C) and max 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August registers at a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. A sharp reduction from the daytime highs is witnessed during August, with nighttime temperatures averaging a low of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In Cotopaxi, in August, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 0.87" (22mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Cotopaxi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 58.1 days and collects up to 5.83" (148mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Cotopaxi, Colorado, snow does not fall in July through September.

Daylight

In Cotopaxi, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Cotopaxi, the average sunshine in August is 11.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 4 suggests this advice:
Prioritize safety - The need to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is emphasized. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

During August, Cotopaxi experiences an average high-temperature of 74.8°F (23.8°C) and a low-temperature of 45.5°F (7.5°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 53%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout August, 0.87" (22mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Cotopaxi, snow does not fall in July through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:32 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Cotopaxi have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.3h.

How high is the UV index in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Cotopaxi is 4. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average temperature in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 45.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (47.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Cotopaxi, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average wind speed in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.4mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average humidity in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (41%).

Average rainfall in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average rainfall in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.87"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.34").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.2").

Average rainfall days in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average snowfall in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.43").
The months with the least snowfall are July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cotopaxi, 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 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cotopaxi, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Cotopaxi, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (15.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Cotopaxi, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (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
Cotopaxi, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in August
Cotopaxi, CO

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

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).

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