August weather forecast
Cottonwood Heights, UT

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Weather in August

August in Cottonwood Heights brings a slight reprieve from the searing July heat. The temperature drops slightly with the peak temperature not surpassing 82.8°F (28.2°C). Delightful summer afternoons give way to cooler evenings, indicative of the upcoming seasonal change. The city holds on to the waning days of summer, with residents enjoying the last of the long days of sunshine. Await a significant transition in weather as fall is just over the horizon.

Temperature

In August, the average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 82.8°F (28.2°C), nearly identical to July's 84.7°F (29.3°C). Cottonwood Heights's average nighttime temperatures present a clear contrast to its daytime highs, measured at a moderate 56.8°F (13.8°C) in August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Cottonwood Heights is 39%.

Rainfall

In August, in Cottonwood Heights, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout August, 0.79" (20mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Cottonwood Heights, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.7 days and collects up to 16.34" (415mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Cottonwood Heights, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of August, in Cottonwood Heights, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:00 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Cottonwood Heights is August, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Cottonwood Heights is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 5 turns into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Cottonwood Heights in August?

During August, Cottonwood Heights experiences an average high-temperature of 82.8°F (28.2°C) and a low-temperature of 56.8°F (13.8°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Cottonwood Heights?

In August, the average relative humidity in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, is 39%.

How much does it rain in Cottonwood Heights in August?

In Cottonwood Heights, Utah, in August, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 0.79" (20mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Cottonwood Heights?

In Cottonwood Heights, snow does not fall in June through September.

What is the average length of the day in August in Cottonwood Heights?

The average day length in August in Cottonwood Heights is 13h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Cottonwood Heights?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 8:42 pm. On the last day of the month, in Cottonwood Heights, sunrise is at 6:54 am and sunset at 8:00 pm MDT.

What month has the most sunshine in Cottonwood Heights?

The month with the most sunshine in Cottonwood Heights is August, with an average of 12h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Cottonwood Heights?

In Cottonwood Heights, the average sunshine duration in August is 12h.

What is the UV index reading in August in Cottonwood Heights?

In Cottonwood Heights, Utah, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average temperature in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average high temperature in August: 82.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.7°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 56.8°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (57.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.2°F).

Average pressure in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average pressure in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average pressure in August: 29.92"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average wind speed in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average humidity in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average humidity in August: 39%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (38%).

Average rainfall in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average rainfall in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.79"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (1.97").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.67").

Average rainfall days in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average rainfall days in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average snowfall in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is January (11.97").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average snowfall days in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average sunshine days in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (20.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (10.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average UV index in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average cloud cover in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average cloud cover in August: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
Cottonwood Heights, UT

Average visibility in August - Cottonwood Heights, UT
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (4mi).

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