August weather forecast
Ridgecrest, CA

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ridgecrest, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 71.4°F (21.9°C) and an average high of 94.5°F (34.7°C).

Temperature

Ridgecrest records an average high-temperature of a tropical 94.5°F (34.7°C) in August, maintaining a close correlation with July's 95.9°F (35.5°C). August nights show a substantial disparity from the daytime peak with an average low-temperature of 71.4°F (21.9°C).

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 20%.

Rainfall

In Ridgecrest, in August, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ridgecrest, there are 29.6 rainfall days, and 2.64" (67mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Ridgecrest, snow does not fall in January through October and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of August, in Ridgecrest, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Ridgecrest is 12h.

UV index

In Ridgecrest, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Ridgecrest in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Ridgecrest, records 94.5°F (34.7°C), while the low-temperature is 71.4°F (21.9°C).

What is the least humid month in Ridgecrest?

August is the least humid month in Ridgecrest, California, with an average relative humidity of 20%.

What is the average humidity in August in Ridgecrest?

In August, the average relative humidity in Ridgecrest, California, is 20%.

How much does it rain in Ridgecrest in August?

In Ridgecrest, California, in August, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 0.16" (4mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Ridgecrest?

January through October and December are months without snowfall.

How many hours of daylight does Ridgecrest have in August?

In Ridgecrest, the average day length in August is 13h and 28min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Ridgecrest?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 7:54 pm. On the last day of the month, in Ridgecrest, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:18 pm PDT.

How long on average sun shines in August in Ridgecrest?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 12h.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Ridgecrest?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average temperature in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average high temperature in August: 94.5°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (95.9°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (52.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 71.4°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (72.1°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (37.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average pressure in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average pressure in August: 29.86"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.82"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average wind speed in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average wind speed in August: 7.7mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (5.7mph).

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Average humidity in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average humidity in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average humidity in August: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (20%).

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Average rainfall in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.16"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (0.35").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (0.04").

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Average rainfall days in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average rainfall days in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (4.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (1.2 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average snowfall in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is November (0.83").
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average snowfall days in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February, November and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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: 12h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average sunshine days in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average sunshine days in August: 25.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (23.2 days).

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Average UV index in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average UV index in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 3).

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Average cloud cover in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average cloud cover in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • Average cloud cover in August: 5

The months with the most cloud cover are January, March and December (Cloud cover 17).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 4).

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Average visibility in August
Ridgecrest, CA

Average visibility in August - Ridgecrest, CA
  • 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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