August weather forecast
Sands, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sands, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 57.9°F (14.4°C) and max 80.2°F (26.8°C).

Temperature

Sands's August reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 80.2°F (26.8°C), exhibiting a minor difference from July. In August, the recorded average low-temperature in Sands, of 57.9°F (14.4°C), exhibits a significant fall from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In Sands, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in August is 50%.

Rainfall

In Sands, in August, it is raining for 9.8 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Sands, during the entire year, the rain falls for 76.1 days and collects up to 9.17" (233mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Sands, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:29 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

In Sands, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Aug 29, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Sands?

In Sands, in August, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 57.9°F (14.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 50%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Sands, in August, during 9.8 rainfall days, 0.94" (24mm) 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 27min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Sands?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 8:05 pm. On the last day of the month, in Sands, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:29 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

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 unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Sands, NM

Average temperature in August - Sands, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.2°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (42.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (23.9°F).

Average pressure in August
Sands, NM

Average pressure in August - Sands, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Sands, NM

Average wind speed in August - Sands, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (7.1mph).

Average humidity in August
Sands, NM

Average humidity in August - Sands, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 50%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (61%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and June (37%).

Average rainfall in August
Sands, NM

Average rainfall in August - Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.94"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.65").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.47").

Average rainfall days in August
Sands, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Sands, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (11.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sands, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (5.04").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sands, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

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

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sands, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Sands, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (17.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Sands, NM

Average UV index in August - Sands, 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, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Sands, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Sands, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are February, July and December (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Sands, NM

Average visibility in August - Sands, 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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