August weather forecast
Westcliffe, CO

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Westcliffe, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 54.5°F (12.5°C) and an average high of 79.7°F (26.5°C).

Temperature

August begins with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 79.7°F (26.5°C), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Westcliffe demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of August, with an average nighttime temperature of 54.5°F (12.5°C).

Humidity

In Westcliffe, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 16.8 days. Throughout August, 1.46" (37mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Westcliffe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 108.6 days and collects up to 10.83" (275mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Westcliffe, Colorado, is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Westcliffe, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:32 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 Westcliffe. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Westcliffe?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Westcliffe, is 79.7°F (26.5°C) and the average low-temperature is 54.5°F (12.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Westcliffe?

In Westcliffe, the average relative humidity in August is 48%.

How many days does it rain in August in Westcliffe?

In Westcliffe, Colorado, in August, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 1.46" (37mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Westcliffe?

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

What is the average length of the day in August in Westcliffe?

The average day length in August in Westcliffe, Colorado, is 13h and 35min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Westcliffe?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 8:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Westcliffe?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index in Westcliffe?

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 in Westcliffe?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average temperature in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.7°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 (37°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 54.5°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (18.5°F).

Average pressure in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average pressure in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.14"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average wind speed in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January, February and March (7.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average humidity in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 48%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average rainfall in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.46"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.2").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and November (0.31").

Average rainfall days in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Westcliffe, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is February (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Westcliffe, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Westcliffe, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Westcliffe, CO

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

Average cloud cover in August
Westcliffe, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Westcliffe, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The months with the most cloud cover are February and April (Cloud cover 23).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Westcliffe, CO

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

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

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