August weather forecast
Petaca, NM

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Petaca, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 47.8°F (8.8°C) and max 75.2°F (24°C).

Temperature

Petaca greets August with an average high-temperature of a still warm 75.2°F (24°C), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. In Petaca, following the steep rise of daytime temperatures, an average nighttime low of 47.8°F (8.8°C) is anticipated during August.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Petaca, New Mexico, during August, the rain falls for 15.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation. In Petaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 105.1 days and collects up to 10.67" (271mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Petaca, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Petaca, New Mexico, is 11.6h.

UV index

June 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 moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.
Updated: Aug 18, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 75.2°F (24°C) and 47.8°F (8.8°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 55%.

How much does it rain in August?

In Petaca, in August, during 15.6 rainfall days, 1.65" (42mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Petaca, New Mexico, the average day length in August is 13h and 31min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:09 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In Petaca, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.6h.

When is the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

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

Average temperature in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 75.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (77°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 47.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (49.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Petaca, NM

Average pressure in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Petaca, NM

Average wind speed in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.8mph).

Average humidity in August
Petaca, NM

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

Average rainfall in August
Petaca, NM

Average rainfall in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (2.6").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.43").

Average rainfall days in August
Petaca, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Petaca, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.92").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Petaca, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 4min

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 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Petaca, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Petaca, NM

Average UV index in August - Petaca, NM
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Petaca, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Petaca, NM

Average visibility in August - Petaca, NM
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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