August weather forecast
Fort Garland, CO

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fort Garland, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 74.3°F (23.5°C) and 50°F (10°C).

Temperature

Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still moderately hot 74.3°F (23.5°C), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 76.1°F (24.5°C). With the onset of night in August, Fort Garland reveals a significant decrease in temperature, averaging at a fresh 50°F (10°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 19.84" (504mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Fort Garland, snow does not fall in July and August.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Fort Garland, the average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 5 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.
Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature, in August, in Fort Garland, is 74.3°F (23.5°C), while the low-temperature averages to 50°F (10°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Fort Garland, the average relative humidity in August is 55%.

How much does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 3.35" (85mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Fort Garland, snow does not fall in July and August.

Does it snow in August?

In Fort Garland, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

How many hours of daylight does Fort Garland have in August?

In Fort Garland, the average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Fort Garland have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index?

June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average temperature in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 50°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (51.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average pressure in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.9"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average wind speed in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February, March and April (8.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (5.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average humidity in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.35"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.7").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.37").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fort Garland, CO

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • 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: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6 days).

Average UV index in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average UV index in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June 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
Fort Garland, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Fort Garland, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 29).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Fort Garland, CO

Average visibility in August - Fort Garland, 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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