August weather forecast
Platoro, CO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Platoro, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 43.7°F (6.5°C) and 68.9°F (20.5°C).

Temperature

Platoro experiences a minor change to a still pleasant 68.9°F (20.5°C) in average high-temperature during August, closely reflecting July. Platoro, in August, displays a significant temperature downturn during the night, with an average reading of 43.7°F (6.5°C).

Humidity

In Platoro, the average relative humidity in August is 59%.

Rainfall

In Platoro, in August, during 20.1 rainfall days, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Platoro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 17.01" (432mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

July and August are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:35 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Platoro 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 moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 4 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 68.9°F (20.5°C) and 43.7°F (6.5°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August in Platoro?

The average relative humidity in August is 59%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, in Platoro, the rain falls for 20.1 days. Throughout August, 2.72" (69mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

July and August are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in August?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Platoro, the average day length in August is 13h and 33min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:35 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Platoro have in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.4h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Platoro?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 4. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Platoro, CO

Average temperature in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (71.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.9°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 43.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (45.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (7.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Platoro, CO

Average pressure in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.06"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.19"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Platoro, CO

Average wind speed in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.2mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Platoro, CO

Average humidity in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in August
Platoro, CO

Average rainfall in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.72"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.86").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.63").

Average rainfall days in August
Platoro, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Platoro, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (8.78").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Platoro, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Platoro, 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 February (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Platoro, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Platoro, CO

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

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Platoro, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Platoro, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in August
Platoro, CO

Average visibility in August - Platoro, 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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