Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.6°F (25.9°C), showing little deviation from July. An average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) is recorded during the nights in August in Ruidoso Downs.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 53%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.7 days and accumulates 4.53" (115mm) of precipitation.Snowfall
In Ruidoso Downs, snow does not fall in June through September.Daylight
In Ruidoso Downs, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 21min.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, in Ruidoso Downs, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 7:28 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 11.6h.UV index
In Ruidoso Downs, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the usual temperature for Ruidoso Downs in August?
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How many days does it rain in August?
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How many hours of sunshine does Ruidoso Downs have in August?
How high is the UV index in August?
Average temperature in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (45.1°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 60.3°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 (27.3°F).
Average pressure in August
Ruidoso Downs, 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
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.5mph).
Average humidity in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average humidity in August: 53%
The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (56%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).
Average rainfall in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall in August: 4.53"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.53").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.28").
Average rainfall days in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average rainfall days in August: 21.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.62").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (5.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ruidoso Downs, 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 4min
The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average sunshine days in August: 6.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average UV index in August: 5
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in August
Ruidoso Downs, NM
- Average cloud cover in August: 19
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and June (Cloud cover 12).
Average visibility in August
Ruidoso Downs, 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).
Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, USA
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