August weather forecast
Velarde, NM

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Velarde, New Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 56.3°F (13.5°C) and max 80.1°F (26.7°C).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 80.1°F (26.7°C), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Nighttime in August brings a stark departure from the daily high, resting at an average low-temperature of 56.3°F (13.5°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 45%.

Rainfall

In Velarde, in August, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 84.2 rainfall days, and 7.48" (190mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:11 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

In August, the average sunshine is 11.8h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
Updated: Aug 11, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 80.1°F (26.7°C) and 56.3°F (13.5°C) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in July is appraised at 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

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

How many days does it rain in August?

In Velarde, in August, it is raining for 9.6 days, with typically 0.75" (19mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

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

What is the average length of the day in August?

In Velarde, the average day length in August is 13h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Velarde?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 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.

How many hours of sunshine does Velarde have in August?

In Velarde, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.8h.

What is the UV index reading in August?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Velarde, NM

Average temperature in August - Velarde, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 80.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (82°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (38.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.4°F).

Average pressure in August
Velarde, NM

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Velarde, NM

Average wind speed in August - Velarde, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.2mph

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (7.8mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.2mph).

Average humidity in August
Velarde, NM

Average humidity in August - Velarde, 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 (33%).

Average rainfall in August
Velarde, NM

Average rainfall in August - Velarde, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.75"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.38").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.31").

Average rainfall days in August
Velarde, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Velarde, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 9.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (4.1 days).

Average snowfall in August
Velarde, NM

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

The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.02").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Velarde, NM

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (7.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Velarde, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

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

Average sunshine days in August
Velarde, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Velarde, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (24.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Velarde, NM

Average UV index in August - Velarde, 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
Velarde, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Velarde, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and October (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
Velarde, NM

Average visibility in August - Velarde, 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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