August weather forecast
Sanford, CO

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Sanford, Colorado, with an average temperature fluctuating between 48.9°F (9.4°C) and 78.6°F (25.9°C).

Temperature

The onset of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 78.6°F (25.9°C), nearly matching the July temperature. Contrary to the day's heat, an average low-temperature of 48.9°F (9.4°C) is recorded during the nights in August in Sanford.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 50%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 7 days. Throughout August, 0.55" (14mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Sanford, during the entire year, the rain falls for 79.9 days and collects up to 7.13" (181mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

In Sanford, snow does not fall in June through August.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 33min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In Sanford, 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 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Sanford in August?

In Sanford, in August, the average high-temperature is 78.6°F (25.9°C), and the average low-temperature is 48.9°F (9.4°C). In July, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August?

The average relative humidity in August is 50%.

How many days does it rain in August?

In Sanford, in August, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 0.55" (14mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow?

In Sanford, snow does not fall in June through August.

Does it snow in August?

In Sanford, in August, it doesn't snow. In September, it regularly snows.

What is the average length of the day in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:08 am and sunset at 8:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 7:33 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sanford have in August?

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

When is the highest UV index?

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

What is the UV index reading in August?

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Sanford 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
Sanford, CO

Average temperature in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average high temperature in August: 78.6°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (80.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (31.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 48.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (50.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12°F).

Average pressure in August
Sanford, CO

Average pressure in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average pressure in August: 30.05"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.91"Hg).

Average wind speed in August
Sanford, CO

Average wind speed in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average wind speed in August: 4.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (4.3mph).

Average humidity in August
Sanford, CO

Average humidity in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average humidity in August: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (37%).

Average rainfall in August
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall in August: 0.55"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (1.02").
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are November and December (0.39").

Average rainfall days in August
Sanford, CO

Average rainfall days in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average rainfall days in August: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (10.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Sanford, CO

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

The month with the highest snowfall is March (3.98").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in August
Sanford, CO

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

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (9.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • 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
Sanford, CO

Average sunshine days in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Sanford, CO

Average UV index in August - Sanford, 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).

Average cloud cover in August
Sanford, CO

Average cloud cover in August - Sanford, CO
  • Average cloud cover in August: 15

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 25).
The months with the least cloud cover are June, September, October and November (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Sanford, CO

Average visibility in August - Sanford, 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).

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