August weather forecastFruita, CO
August
Weather in August
The Fruita weather story in August carries on the summer theme from July. With the city mostly bathed in sunshine, the days extend invitations for endless outdoor potential. Climbing to 83.7°F (28.7°C), temperatures reach their zenith but the cooling breezes ensure comfort. While the rainfall increases slightly to 0.94" (24mm), water enthusiasts can look forward a profusion of water-based activities. The month spells vacation with long, lazy days of bronze-colored afternoons and twilight gatherings.Temperature
Fruita transitions into August recording an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. Throughout August, Fruita acknowledges a distinct difference between its daytime highs and the steady low average of 58.6°F (14.8°C).Humidity
In Fruita, the average relative humidity in August is 38%.Rainfall
In Fruita, in August, it is raining for 11.6 days, with typically 0.94" (24mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 107.7 rainfall days, and 9.33" (237mm) of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through September are months without snowfall.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 39min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 8:26 pm. On the last day of August, in Fruita, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 7:46 pm MDT.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine is 11.9h.UV index
June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Fruita, CO
- Average high temperature in August: 83.7°F
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (86.2°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (33.8°F).
- Average low temperature in August: 58.6°F
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.3°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°F).
Average pressure in August
Fruita, CO
- Average pressure in August: 29.99"Hg
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.27"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (29.89"Hg).
Average wind speed in August
Fruita, CO
- Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (7.3mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (4.2mph).
Average humidity in August
Fruita, CO
- Average humidity in August: 38%
The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (30%).
Average rainfall in August
Fruita, CO
- Average rainfall in August: 0.94"
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (1.02").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.47").
Average rainfall days in August
Fruita, CO
- Average rainfall days in August: 11.6 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5.6 days).
Average snowfall in August
Fruita, CO
- Average snowfall in August: 0"
The month with the highest snowfall is December (4.41").
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August and September (0").
Average snowfall days in August
Fruita, CO
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Fruita, CO
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 42min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min
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 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Fruita, CO
- Average sunshine days in August: 12.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (11.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Fruita, CO
- 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
Fruita, CO
- Average cloud cover in August: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
The months with the least cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 11).
Average visibility in August
Fruita, CO
- Average visibility in August: 6mi
The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (5mi).
