August weather forecast
Capitan, NM

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Capitan, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 59.4°F (15.2°C) and 79.2°F (26.2°C).

Temperature

As Capitan, New Mexico, welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still moderately hot 79.2°F (26.2°C), showing little deviation from July's 80.2°F (26.8°C). The nights of August anticipate an average low-temperature of 59.4°F (15.2°C).

Humidity

In Capitan, the average relative humidity in August is 53%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Capitan, the average sunshine in August is 11.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Capitan is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during August leads to these advisories:
Be mindful. Those with pale skin might receive burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
Updated: Jun 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Capitan, is 79.2°F (26.2°C) and the average low-temperature is 59.4°F (15.2°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 53%.

What is the rainiest month in Capitan?

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.3 days and typically aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Capitan, during August, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.41" (112mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Capitan have in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 22min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 8:01 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.3h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Capitan, NM

Average temperature in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 59.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in August
Capitan, NM

Average pressure in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.94"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Capitan, NM

Average wind speed in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in August
Capitan, NM

Average humidity in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 53%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in August
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.41"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in August
Capitan, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Capitan, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Capitan, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Capitan, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 6.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Capitan, NM

Average UV index in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Capitan, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Capitan, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 20

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in August
Capitan, NM

Average visibility in August - Capitan, NM
  • 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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