August weather forecast
Golden, CO

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Weather in August

In August, the weather in Golden takes a slight turn, with average temperatures taking a slight dip to 79.3°F (26.3°C). August continues to experience a noticeable amount of rainfall. The heat still persists, making the days warm but relatively less stifling compared to July. With increasing sunshine hours, and a mild decrease in daylight hours, the month heralds upcoming fall while still holding to the summer's warmth.

Temperature

During August, Golden observes a subtle ascent to a still warm 79.3°F (26.3°C) from July's 81°F (27.2°C) in the average high-temperature. During August, the nighttime temperature in Golden presents a clear descent from the daily peaks, falling to an average of 55°F (12.8°C).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 44%.

Rainfall

In Golden, in August, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Golden, during the entire year, the rain falls for 141.9 days and collects up to 17.32" (440mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Golden.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Golden is 13h and 41min.
On the first day of August in Golden, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Golden are June through August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Golden. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Golden in August?

The high-temperature in Golden, Colorado, during August is 79.3°F (26.3°C) and the low-temperature is 55°F (12.8°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is estimated at 80.6°F (27°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Golden?

In Golden, the average relative humidity in August is 44%.

How much does it rain in Golden in August?

In Golden, Colorado, in August, it is raining for 17.8 days, with typically 1.57" (40mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Golden?

In Golden, Colorado, snow does not fall in June through September.

How many hours of daylight does Golden have in August?

The average day length in August in Golden is 13h and 41min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Golden?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 8:13 pm. On the last day of the month, in Golden, Colorado, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Golden?

The months with the most sunshine in Golden, Colorado, are June through August, with an average of 11.8h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Golden?

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.8h.

When is the highest UV index in Golden?

The months with the highest UV index in Golden are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index intensity in August in Golden?

In Golden, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Golden, CO

Average temperature in August - Golden, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (36.5°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 55°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (56.3°F).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and December (18.3°F).

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Average pressure in August
Golden, CO

Average pressure in August - Golden, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April, May and June (29.92"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Golden, CO

Average wind speed in August - Golden, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (6.7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.4mph).

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Average humidity in August
Golden, CO

Average humidity in August - Golden, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (43%).

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Average rainfall in August
Golden, CO

Average rainfall in August - Golden, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.57"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (2.99").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.59").

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Average rainfall days in August
Golden, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Golden, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 17.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (5 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Golden, CO

Average snowfall in August - Golden, CO
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is March (9.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Golden, CO

Average snowfall days in August - Golden, CO
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (12.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Golden, CO

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Golden, CO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 4min

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 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Golden, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Golden, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.4 days).

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Average UV index in August
Golden, CO

Average UV index in August - Golden, CO
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Golden, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Golden, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 18

The months with the most cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 27).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in August
Golden, CO

Average visibility in August - Golden, CO
  • 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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