August weather forecast
Ophir, CO

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A rough unmarked road through the shrubs and hilly slopes in the mountainous region heading to Ophir town, Colorado
A rough unmarked road through the shrubs and hilly slopes in the mountainous region heading to Ophir town, Colorado

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ophir, is another comfortable month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 65.1°F (18.4°C) and 41.7°F (5.4°C).

Temperature

Ophir sees the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still refreshing 65.1°F (18.4°C), indicating a subtle variation from July. The average low-temperature of 41.7°F (5.4°C) in August represents a significant drop from the daily high.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ophir, Colorado, in August, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 3.27" (83mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ophir, there are 107.5 rainfall days, and 26.34" (669mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall. In August, it is snowing for 0.4 days. Throughout August, 0.16" (4mm) of snow is accumulated. In Ophir, during the entire year, snow falls for 117.7 days and aggregates up to 123.82" (3145mm) of snow.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 4 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. For health reasons, it's advisable to reduce direct sun exposure during peak hours around midday. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature during August is 65.1°F (18.4°C) and the low-temperature is 41.7°F (5.4°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In Ophir, during August, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 3.27" (83mm) of precipitation.

How much does it snow in August?

In Ophir, in August, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 0.16" (4mm) of snow.

How many hours of daylight does Ophir have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Ophir?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:19 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health 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
Ophir, CO

Average temperature in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 65.1°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 (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 41.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (43.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.3°F).

Average pressure in August
Ophir, CO

Average pressure in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.03"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ophir, CO

Average wind speed in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Ophir, CO

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (45%).

Average rainfall in August
Ophir, CO

Average rainfall in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 3.27"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (4.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (1.3").

Average rainfall days in August
Ophir, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ophir, CO

Average snowfall in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.16"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (19.88").
The month with the least snowfall is July (0.12").

Average snowfall days in August
Ophir, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (17.3 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.3 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ophir, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (19.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Ophir, CO

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

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

Average cloud cover in August
Ophir, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Ophir, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Ophir, CO

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

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

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