August weather forecast
Santa Cruz, NM

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Santa Cruz, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 80.2°F (26.8°C) and an average low of 55.9°F (13.3°C).

Temperature

The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 80.2°F (26.8°C), subtly shifted from July's 82.9°F (28.3°C). In the face of high daytime temperatures, Santa Cruz witnesses a consistent average nighttime low of 55.9°F (13.3°C) during August.

Humidity

In Santa Cruz, the average relative humidity in August is 45%.

Rainfall

In Santa Cruz, New Mexico, in August, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 1.18" (30mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Cruz, during the entire year, the rain falls for 89.9 days and collects up to 7.76" (197mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Santa Cruz, snow does not fall in June through September.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Santa Cruz is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in August in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, in August, the average high-temperature is 80.2°F (26.8°C), and the average low-temperature is 55.9°F (13.3°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is evaluated at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Santa Cruz?

The average relative humidity in August is 45%.

How much does it rain in Santa Cruz in August?

In August, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, the rain falls for 11.8 days. Throughout August, 1.18" (30mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Santa Cruz?

June through September are months without snowfall in Santa Cruz, New Mexico.

What is the average length of the day in August in Santa Cruz?

The average day length in August in Santa Cruz is 13h and 29min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Santa Cruz?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:08 pm. On the last day of the month, in Santa Cruz, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:32 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Cruz have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Santa Cruz, New Mexico, is 11.7h.

How high is the UV index in August in Santa Cruz?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Cruz is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Santa Cruz, NM

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

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.8°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average pressure in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Santa Cruz, NM

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

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5mph).

Average humidity in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average humidity in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

Average rainfall in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average rainfall in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.18"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and April (0.35").

Average rainfall days in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 11.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (3.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average snowfall in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (2.01").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (6.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Santa Cruz, 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 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average UV index in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Santa Cruz, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 23).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
Santa Cruz, NM

Average visibility in August - Santa Cruz, 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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