August weather forecast
Santa Fe, NM

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Beautiful sunset over the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Beautiful sunset over the St. Francis of Assisi Basilica in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Weather in August

August in Santa Fe offers a unique canvas of weather scenes. The temperature slightly drops from July's zenith to a more manageable 79.9°F (26.6°C). The city still faces sporadic rainfall, albeit less than July. Climate-wise, August is a balance between the dwindling summer heat, sporadic showers, and the early whispers of fall. It paints a harmonious picture of summer warmth, rain-scented breezes, and the first hints of autumn’s enchanting color palette.

Temperature

August's advent in Santa Fe denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 79.9°F (26.6°C) from July's 81.5°F (27.5°C). In Santa Fe, a significant divergence from daytime highs is recorded, with average lows of 57.6°F (14.2°C) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 45%.

Rainfall

In Santa Fe, during August, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation. In Santa Fe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.3 days and collects up to 9.8" (249mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is 13h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of August, in Santa Fe, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Santa Fe is 11.8h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Fe. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the average August temperature in Santa Fe?

The high-temperature during August is 79.9°F (26.6°C) and the low-temperature is 57.6°F (14.2°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is computed to be 82.4°F (28°C).

What is the average humidity in August in Santa Fe?

The average relative humidity in August is 45%.

How many days does it rain in August in Santa Fe?

In August, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout August, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

When it does not snow in Santa Fe?

June through September are months without snowfall in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

How many hours of daylight does Santa Fe have in August?

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

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Santa Fe?

On the first day of August in Santa Fe, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:35 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Santa Fe have in August?

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

When is the highest UV index in Santa Fe?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

What is the UV index reading in August in Santa Fe?

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

Average temperature in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 79.9°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (81.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (39.2°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 57.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (59.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (21.6°F).

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Average pressure in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average pressure in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 30.01"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.88"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average wind speed in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.9mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.8mph).

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Average humidity in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average humidity in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 45%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (32%).

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Average rainfall in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average rainfall in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (1.73").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (0.55").

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Average rainfall days in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (14.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (3.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average snowfall in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.71").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (7.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • 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: 11h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.8 days).

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Average UV index in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average UV index in August - Santa Fe, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Santa Fe, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 10).

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Average visibility in August
Santa Fe, NM

Average visibility in August - Santa Fe, 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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