August weather forecast
Rico, CO

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The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops
The hilly slopes of the Rocky Mountains in Rico, Colorado, beautiful yellow trees and distant bare hilltops

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Rico, Colorado, with temperature in the range of an average high of 68.2°F (20.1°C) and an average low of 44.6°F (7°C).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still pleasant 68.2°F (20.1°C) in August, hardly different from the 70.2°F (21.2°C) recorded in July. During August, Rico reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 44.6°F (7°C).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Rico, in August, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 4.41" (112mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Rico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.2 days and collects up to 31.57" (802mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through December are months with snowfall in Rico. The month with the least snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

Daylight

In Rico, Colorado, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

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

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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 4 translates into the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection. Observe! Snow reflection can nearly intensify the Sun's UV radiation twofold.
Updated: Aug 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In Rico, in August, the average high-temperature is 68.2°F (20.1°C), and the average low-temperature is 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 60%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Rico, in August, during 20.8 rainfall days, 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

The month with the least snowfall is August, when snow falls for 0.3 days and typically aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in August?

In Rico, Colorado, during August, snow falls for 0.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.08" (2mm) of snow.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 34min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Rico have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Rico is 11.5h.

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 August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
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Average temperature in August
Rico, CO

Average temperature in August - Rico, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 68.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (70.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (9.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Rico, CO

Average pressure in August - Rico, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.23"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Rico, CO

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

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Rico, CO

Average humidity in August - Rico, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in August
Rico, CO

Average rainfall in August - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (6.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and October (1.65").

Average rainfall days in August
Rico, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Rico, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Rico, CO

Average snowfall in August - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0.08"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (22.13").
The month with the least snowfall is August (0.08").

Average snowfall days in August
Rico, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Rico, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.6 days).
The month with the least snowfall days is July (0.1 days).

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

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

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Rico, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Rico, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Rico, CO

Average UV index in August - Rico, 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
Rico, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Rico, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 18

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

Average visibility in August
Rico, CO

Average visibility in August - Rico, 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 months with the lowest visibility are January and February (4mi).

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