August weather forecast
Ridgway, CO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also an agreeable month in Ridgway, Colorado, with an average temperature varying between 44.6°F (7°C) and 70.2°F (21.2°C).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still pleasant 70.2°F (21.2°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Despite the intense daytime heat, Ridgway sustains a steady low-temperature average of 44.6°F (7°C) during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 55%.

Rainfall

In Ridgway, in August, it is raining for 17.9 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Ridgway, during the entire year, the rain falls for 125.7 days and collects up to 18.11" (460mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Ridgway, snow does not fall in July and August.

Daylight

In Ridgway, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Ridgway, the average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 4 translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Jul 30, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

During August, Ridgway experiences an average high-temperature of 70.2°F (21.2°C) and a low-temperature of 44.6°F (7°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 55%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Ridgway, during August, the rain falls for 17.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

July and August are months without snowfall.

Does it snow in August?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Ridgway, the average day length in August is 13h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Ridgway, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 8:20 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 7:41 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.6h.

What is the month with 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 intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ridgway, CO

Average temperature in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 70.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (72.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (28°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 44.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (46.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°F).

Average pressure in August
Ridgway, CO

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.24"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.92"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Ridgway, CO

Average wind speed in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Ridgway, CO

Average humidity in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 55%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (42%).

Average rainfall in August
Ridgway, CO

Average rainfall in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.76").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.98").

Average rainfall days in August
Ridgway, CO

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Ridgway, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (11.81").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Ridgway, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (16.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ridgway, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Ridgway, CO

Average UV index in August - Ridgway, 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
Ridgway, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Ridgway, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Ridgway, CO

Average visibility in August - Ridgway, 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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