August weather forecast
Mountainair, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Mountainair, New Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 66.7°F (19.3°C) and 86.9°F (30.5°C).

Temperature

As Mountainair welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still tropical 86.9°F (30.5°C), closely aligning with the preceding month. August generally records an average low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

Humidity

In Mountainair, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.

Rainfall

In Mountainair, in August, during 11.8 rainfall days, 0.91" (23mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 78.7 rainfall days, and 6.73" (171mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall in Mountainair.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Mountainair, the average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
Updated: Aug 16, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 86.9°F (30.5°C) and a low-temperature of 66.7°F (19.3°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In Mountainair, the average relative humidity in August is 39%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Mountainair, in August, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 0.91" (23mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Mountainair, snow does not fall in April through October.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 25min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:06 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:37 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Mountainair have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.9h.

What is the UV index intensity in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Mountainair, NM

Average temperature in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 86.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (88.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (45.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 66.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (68.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (28.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Mountainair, NM

Average pressure in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

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

Average wind speed in August
Mountainair, NM

Average wind speed in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.9mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9mph).

Average humidity in August
Mountainair, NM

Average humidity in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (25%).

Average rainfall in August
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.91"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.3").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (0.24").

Average rainfall days in August
Mountainair, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in August
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (1.61").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Mountainair, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Mountainair, 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: 12h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Mountainair, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Mountainair, NM

Average UV index in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Mountainair, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Mountainair, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 18).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
Mountainair, NM

Average visibility in August - Mountainair, 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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