August weather forecast
Rock Springs, WY

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Weather in August

Rock Springs continues to simmer in August with temperatures oscillating between 79.3°F (26.3°C) and 58.6°F (14.8°C). The city embraces the late summer warmth with relatively lower precipitation of 0.55" (14mm), prolonging the dry spell. August embraces the summer's late phase, balancing the heat with a gentle breeze, painting a serene evening landscape. Lingering sunsets and warm nights become the city's charm during this period, making late summer barbecues a popular pastime.

Temperature

As Rock Springs welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C), showing little deviation from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). Rock Springs's average low-temperature in August is measured at a mild 58.6°F (14.8°C).

Humidity

July and August, with an average relative humidity of 31%, are the least humid months in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout August, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rock Springs, there are 93.5 rainfall days, and 10.31" (262mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

July and August are months without snowfall in Rock Springs.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Rock Springs, Wyoming, is 13h and 47min.
On the first day of August in Rock Springs, Wyoming, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Rock Springs.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Rock Springs is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 5 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.
Updated: Feb 14, 2024
Published by: Weather U.S. | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Rock Springs?

An average high-temperature, in August, in Rock Springs, is 79.3°F (26.3°C) and the average low-temperature is 58.6°F (14.8°C).

What are the least humid months in Rock Springs?

The months with the lowest humidity in Rock Springs, Wyoming, are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 31%.

What is the average humidity in August in Rock Springs?

The average relative humidity in August is 31%.

How much does it rain in Rock Springs in August?

In Rock Springs, during August, the rain falls for 7.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation.

When it does not snow in Rock Springs?

July and August are months without snowfall in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Does it snow in Rock Springs in August?

In Rock Springs, Wyoming, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in August in Rock Springs?

In Rock Springs, the average day length in August is 13h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Rock Springs?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:34 pm. On the last day of the month, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 7:51 pm MDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Rock Springs?

July and August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

How long on average sun shines in August in Rock Springs?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Rock Springs?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Rock Springs is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average temperature in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (25.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 58.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (10.8°F).

Average pressure in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average pressure in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average pressure in August: 29.97"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.28"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.89"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average wind speed in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average wind speed in August: 8.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8.7mph).

Average humidity in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average humidity in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average humidity in August: 31%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (31%).

Average rainfall in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average rainfall in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.5").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.47").

Average rainfall days in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average rainfall days in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average rainfall days in August: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.7 days).

Average snowfall in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average snowfall in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (6.14").
The months with the least snowfall are July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average snowfall days in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (13.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average sunshine days in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average sunshine days in August: 18.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (11.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average UV index in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average cloud cover in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Rock Springs, WY

Average visibility in August - Rock Springs, WY
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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