August weather forecast
Capitol Reef National Park, UT

August perpetuates the summer weather pattern at Capitol Reef National Park, with the mercury hovering between 50°F (10°C) and 82°F (27.8°C). Even though the temperature dips slightly from its July peaks, the trails and amenities of the park remain fully accessible to visitors. Rainfall peaks during this month, with 1.4" (36mm) recorded over eight days, personifying the unpredictability of the park's weather. Regardless of the rainfall, August still flashes a whopping UV index of 10, celebrating the lasting summer sun.

Temperature

As July turns into August, the average high-temperatures rest at a warm 82.4°F (28°C), showing a minor variation from the prior month. In August, the temperature registers a significant dip to an average of 50°F (10°C) at night.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically aggregates up to 1.38" (35mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Capitol Reef National Park, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 7:55 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 10. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 10 in August leads to these guidelines:
It is essential to prioritize protection. Unprotected skin and eyes can suffer rapid harm. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Shield yourself from sunburn by using sunscreen of a minimum 30 SPF. This also limits the Sun's harmful effects on the immune system.