August weather forecast
Rifle, CO

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The scenic Triple Falls of the Rifle Falls in Colorado, flowing to the still waters of the river below
The scenic Triple Falls of the Rifle Falls in Colorado, flowing to the still waters of the river below

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Rifle, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 49.6°F (9.8°C) and max 78.4°F (25.8°C).

Temperature

The arrival of August records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), closely related to the 80.2°F (26.8°C) observed in July. Rifle's average low-temperature of 49.6°F (9.8°C) in August reflects a considerable decline from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In Rifle, the average relative humidity in August is 47%.

Rainfall

In Rifle, in August, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 107.7 rainfall days, and 11.89" (302mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Rifle.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm MDT.

Sunshine

June through August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. When the Sun's UV radiation is most intense during midday, it's best to find shade and limit exposure. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.
Updated: Aug 24, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

The high-temperature during August is 78.4°F (25.8°C) and the low-temperature is 49.6°F (9.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 47%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Rifle, in August, during 8.8 rainfall days, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

How many hours of daylight does Rifle have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:23 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:43 pm MDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine?

June through August, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Rifle is 11.9h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Rifle, CO

Average temperature in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 49.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in August
Rifle, CO

Average pressure in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.04"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (29.93"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Rifle, CO

Average wind speed in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Rifle, CO

Average humidity in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

Average rainfall in August
Rifle, CO

Average rainfall in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (1.57").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0.51").

Average rainfall days in August
Rifle, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (5.9 days).

Average snowfall in August
Rifle, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (8.74").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Rifle, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rifle, 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 months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Rifle, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Rifle, CO

Average UV index in August - Rifle, 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
Rifle, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Rifle, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 39).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Rifle, CO

Average visibility in August - Rifle, 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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