August weather forecast
Leadville, CO

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Weather in August

The late summer month of August presents a slightly cooler Leadville, Colorado, compared to July. It remains relatively dry with rainfall of 1.57" (40mm), offering a refreshing break before the onset of the wetter autumn. While the average temperatures mitigate, homeowners bid adieu to their air conditioning for the year. August shares many similarities with the close-by month of September, holding onto the summer's heat as long as it can.

Temperature

Leadville greets August with an average high-temperature of a still comfortable 64.8°F (18.2°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. During August nights, Leadville documents a marked contrast from daily highs, with an average temperature of 38.7°F (3.7°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Leadville is 61%.

Rainfall

In Leadville, during August, the rain falls for 14.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.1 rainfall days, and 19.65" (499mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. August is the month with the least snowfall. Snow falls for 1 days and accumulates 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Leadville, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Leadville, the average sunshine in August is 11.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in August translates into the following instructions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The high-temperature during August is 64.8°F (18.2°C) and the low-temperature is 38.7°F (3.7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Leadville, the average relative humidity in August is 61%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 14.3 days. Throughout August, 1.57" (40mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

The month with the least snowfall in Leadville is August, when snow falls for 1 days and typically aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in August?

In Leadville, during August, snow falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.28" (7mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Leadville have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 40min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:36 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Leadville?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.5h.

How high is the UV index in August?

In Leadville, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Leadville, CO

Average temperature in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 64.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (66.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 38.7°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 (1.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Leadville, CO

Average pressure in August - Leadville, 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
Leadville, CO

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and June (6.5mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Leadville, CO

Average humidity in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 61%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (52%).

Average rainfall in August
Leadville, CO

Average rainfall in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.48").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Leadville, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Leadville, CO

Average snowfall in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.28"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (18.11").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.28").

Average snowfall days in August
Leadville, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is April (19.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (1 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Leadville, 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 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Leadville, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (6.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Leadville, CO

Average UV index in August - Leadville, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 3

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

Average cloud cover in August
Leadville, CO

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

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in August
Leadville, CO

Average visibility in August - Leadville, 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 and December (4mi).

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