August weather forecast
Potato Patch, NM

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Potato Patch, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 74.8°F (23.8°C) and min 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Temperature

August's onset records an average high-temperature of a still warm 74.8°F (23.8°C), a near match to July's 76.1°F (24.5°C). Throughout August, Potato Patch witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 55.2°F (12.9°C).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Potato Patch, during August, the rain falls for 22.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 4.88" (124mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 105.2 rainfall days, and 20.71" (526mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

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 6:28 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

In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Potato Patch. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Make use of precautions - It is urged to ward off sun damage. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
Updated: Aug 17, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in August?

In August, in Potato Patch, the average high-temperature is 74.8°F (23.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.2°F (12.9°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 55%.

How many days does it rain in August in Potato Patch?

In August, the rain falls for 22.9 days. Throughout August, 4.88" (124mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Potato Patch, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

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

What time 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 many hours of sunshine does Potato Patch have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Potato Patch?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Potato Patch, NM

Average temperature in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average pressure in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average wind speed in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average humidity in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Potato Patch, 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: 10h and 0min).

  • 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average UV index in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Potato Patch, 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
Potato Patch, NM

Average visibility in August - Potato Patch, 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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