Weather in August
August in
Nevada continues the trend of hot and dry summer conditions. Although the temperatures start to show signs of decreasing, the weather remains characterized by its aridity and warmth.
In Las Vegas and other southern regions of the state, daytime highs linger around 101°F (38.3°C), with nighttime lows of 70°F (21.1°C). In the northern parts of Nevada, temperatures remain milder, with highs of 85°F (29.4°C) and lows of 50°F (10°C). The distinction between the southern and northern regions in terms of temperature continues to be evident.
Snowfall is nonexistent in August, in line with the summer season. Rainfall is minimal, and while sporadic thunderstorms may occur, they do not significantly impact the overall dry conditions.
When comparing August to
July, a slight decrease in temperature can be observed, especially in the southern parts of the state. The northern regions remain relatively consistent, with only minor changes. As Nevada progresses into
September, the temperatures will continue to decline gradually, signaling the approach of the fall season.
Weather in August in Nevada maintains the hot and arid characteristics of the summer season. The slight reduction in temperature does not detract from the overall warmth, and the state's desert-like conditions persist. The transition towards the cooler fall season is not yet apparent, and the entire state remains firmly within the grip of summer.
- Las Vegas - August »
On the first day of August in Las Vegas, sunrise is at 5:48 am and sunset at 7:45 pm. August's arrival in Las Vegas shows an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 95.9°F (35.5°C), hardly different from the previous month. - Henderson - August »
The months with the highest UV index in Henderson are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8. In Henderson during August, the rain falls for 2.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. - Reno - August »
The months with the lowest humidity in Reno are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 28%. In Reno snow does not fall in June through August. - North Las Vegas - August »
In North Las Vegas in August, during 5.9 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the last day of August, in North Las Vegas, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:09 pm PDT. - Boulder City - August »
The arrival of August in Boulder City coincides with an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 100.6°F (38.1°C), indicating a minimal shift from July's 101.7°F (38.7°C). June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in Boulder City, Nevada. - Fallon - August »
On the first day of August in Fallon sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. July and August, with an average relative humidity of 19%, are the least humid months in Fallon. - Yerington - August »
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 23%, are the least humid months in Yerington, Nevada. In Yerington in August, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 0.24" (6mm) of accumulated precipitation. - Carlin - August »
July and August are months with the least rain in Carlin when the rain falls for 4.6 days and typically aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of rain. The beginning of August in Carlin reveals an average high-temperature of a warm 83.8°F (28.8°C), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. - Lovelock - August »
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 19%, are the least humid months in Lovelock. Transitioning into August, Lovelock experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 89.1°F (31.7°C), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. - Wells - August »
In Wells during August, the rain falls for 5.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.35" (9mm) of precipitation. August is the month with the least rainfall in Wells, Nevada. - Virginia City - August »
In Virginia City during August, the rain falls for 3.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.24" (6mm) of precipitation. July and August, with an average relative humidity of 28%, are the least humid months in Virginia City. - Fernley - August »
July and August, with an average relative humidity of 22%, are the least humid months in Fernley. On the first day of August in Fernley, Nevada, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 8:09 pm.