August weather forecast
Grants, NM

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Weather in August

August in Grants sees slightly less intense temperatures compared to the previous two months. The weather blends warmth and precipitation, making outdoor activities enjoyable and diverse. Even though rainfall is still fairly high, it's lower than that of July. Nevertheless, expect more thunderstorms as the city continues to enchant with its dramatic cloud formations. It's the ideal time for photography enthusiasts seeking to capture spectacular skyscapes replete with rainbows.

Temperature

Grants experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.4°F (25.8°C) in August, marking an insignificant shift from 80.6°F (27°C) in July. Throughout the nights in August, an average low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C) is noted.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Grants, during August, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.73" (44mm) of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 85.5 rainfall days, and 9.37" (238mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

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

Daylight

In Grants, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:39 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Grants, the average sunshine in August is 11.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Grants in August?

August temperatures in Grants vary between a high-temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C) and a low-temperature of 60.3°F (15.7°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

In August, the average relative humidity is 45%.

How much 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 Grants, snow does not fall in May through September.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August?

On the first day of August in Grants, sunrise is at 6:21 am and sunset at 8:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:39 pm MDT.

How long on average sun shines in August?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index?

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

How high is the UV index in August?

In Grants, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Grants, NM

Average temperature in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average pressure in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average wind speed in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average humidity in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average rainfall in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average snowfall in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average UV index in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Grants, 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
Grants, NM

Average visibility in August - Grants, 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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