August weather forecast
Thoreau, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Thoreau, New Mexico, with temperature in the range of an average high of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and an average low of 60.3°F (15.7°C).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Thoreau's weather records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 78.4°F (25.8°C), marking little difference from July's 80.6°F (27°C). An average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) is expected during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 45%.

Rainfall

In Thoreau, in August, during 15.3 rainfall days, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:40 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jul 15, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures?

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In August, the rain falls for 15.3 days. Throughout August, 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow?

In Thoreau, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

The average day length in August is 13h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 8:16 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:45 am and sunset at 7:40 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Thoreau?

The average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What are the months with the highest UV index?

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Thoreau?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Thoreau, NM

Average temperature in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.4°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 60.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.8°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.7°F).

Average pressure in August
Thoreau, NM

Average pressure in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 29.98"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.18"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Thoreau, NM

Average wind speed in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Thoreau, NM

Average humidity in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (69%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (26%).

Average rainfall in August
Thoreau, NM

Average rainfall in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.73"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.35").

Average rainfall days in August
Thoreau, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Thoreau, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is January (4.09").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Thoreau, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 2min

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: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Thoreau, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Thoreau, NM

Average UV index in August - Thoreau, NM
  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Thoreau, NM

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

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Thoreau, NM

Average visibility in August - Thoreau, 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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