August weather forecast
Luna, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Luna, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 55.2°F (12.9°C) and 74.8°F (23.8°C).

Temperature

Luna starts August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), a minor shift from July's 76.1°F (24.5°C). In Luna, an average temperature of 55.2°F (12.9°C) is noted during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 55%.

Rainfall

In August, in Luna, the rain falls for 22.9 days. Throughout August, 4.88" (124mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

May 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 health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
Updated: Jul 22, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Luna in August?

The high-temperature during August is 74.8°F (23.8°C) and the low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Luna, the average relative humidity in August is 55%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Luna, in August, during 22.9 rainfall days, 4.88" (124mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

June through September are months without snowfall.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 22min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 7:42 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

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

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Luna, NM

Average temperature in August - Luna, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 74.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (78.1°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (40.6°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.2°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (55.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Luna, NM

Average pressure in August - Luna, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.88"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Luna, NM

Average wind speed in August - Luna, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).

Average humidity in August
Luna, NM

Average humidity in August - Luna, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (29%).

Average rainfall in August
Luna, NM

Average rainfall in August - Luna, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 4.88"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (5.43").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.59").

Average rainfall days in August
Luna, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Luna, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Luna, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (7.87").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Luna, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • 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 December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Luna, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Luna, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4 days).

Average UV index in August
Luna, NM

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

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Luna, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Luna, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 22

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Luna, NM

Average visibility in August - Luna, 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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