August weather forecast
Parachute, CO

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Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado
Gorgeous brown and golden trees in the fall, seen in the wide river with a far view of rocks and hills in Parachute, Colorado

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Parachute, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 52.9°F (11.6°C) and 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

Parachute observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C) in August, barely different from 81.5°F (27.5°C) in July. Parachute logs a notable disparity from the daily highs during August, as the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 52.9°F (11.6°C).

Humidity

In Parachute, the average relative humidity in August is 46%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Parachute, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In Parachute, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:44 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Parachute. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.
Updated: Aug 31, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August?

In Parachute, in August, the average high-temperature is 78.6°F (25.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 52.9°F (11.6°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Parachute, the average relative humidity in August is 46%.

What is the driest month?

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 8.7 days and typically collects 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Parachute, in August, it is raining for 8.7 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Parachute, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Parachute?

On the first day of August in Parachute, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:24 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:44 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Parachute have in August?

In Parachute, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average snowfall
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Parachute, CO

Average temperature in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°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 (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 52.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (54.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (13.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Parachute, CO

Average pressure in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.26"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Parachute, CO

Average wind speed in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Parachute, CO

Average humidity in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in August
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (2.09").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (0.83").

Average rainfall days in August
Parachute, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (15.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (6.2 days).

Average snowfall in August
Parachute, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (12.28").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Parachute, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Parachute, 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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Parachute, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (20.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Parachute, CO

Average UV index in August - Parachute, 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Parachute, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Parachute, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Parachute, CO

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

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

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