August weather forecast
Taos, NM

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A large old building in the ancient city of Taos in New Mexico
A large old building in the ancient city of Taos in New Mexico

Weather in August

August in Taos, New Mexico carries forward the warmth and rainfall pattern from July. The month maintains the summer temperatures with an average high of 75°F (23.9°C). A marked decrease in rainfall to 1.65" (42mm) announces a transition to drier periods as summer winds down. While echoes of July's showers linger, August gradually dries and warms the landscape. Residual summer warmth paired with diminishing showers dominantly impacts August's weather.

Temperature

August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still warm 75°F (23.9°C), almost identical to the preceding month. In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature in Taos dips to an average of 47.1°F (8.4°C) during August nights.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Taos is 55%.

Rainfall

In Taos, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 11.06" (281mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through September are months without snowfall in Taos.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Taos, New Mexico, is 13h and 30min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Taos is 11.7h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions

What are August temperatures in Taos?

In Taos, 75°F (23.9°C) is the average high-temperature and 47.1°F (8.4°C) is the average low-temperature during August.

What is the average humidity in August in Taos?

In Taos, New Mexico, the average relative humidity in August is 55%.

How much does it rain in Taos in August?

In Taos, New Mexico, in August, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 1.65" (42mm) of accumulated precipitation.

When it does not snow in Taos?

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

How many hours of daylight does Taos have in August?

In August, the average day length is 13h and 30min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Taos?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 8:07 pm. On the last day of the month, in Taos, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 7:31 pm MDT.

How many hours of sunshine does Taos have in August?

In Taos, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Taos?

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index in Taos, New Mexico.

What is the UV index reading in August in Taos?

In Taos, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Taos, NM

Average temperature in August - Taos, NM
  • Average high temperature in August: 75°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (76.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in August: 47.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (48.9°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.5°F).

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Average pressure in August
Taos, NM

Average pressure in August - Taos, NM
  • Average pressure in August: 30.02"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.15"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (29.89"Hg).

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Average wind speed in August
Taos, NM

Average wind speed in August - Taos, NM
  • Average wind speed in August: 5mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.9mph).

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Average humidity in August
Taos, NM

Average humidity in August - Taos, NM
  • Average humidity in August: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (40%).

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Average rainfall in August
Taos, NM

Average rainfall in August - Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall in August: 1.65"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (3.23").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0.43").

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Average rainfall days in August
Taos, NM

Average rainfall days in August - Taos, NM
  • Average rainfall days in August: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.4 days).

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Average snowfall in August
Taos, NM

Average snowfall in August - Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall in August: 0"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (5.63").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

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Average snowfall days in August
Taos, NM

Average snowfall days in August - Taos, NM
  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8 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
Taos, NM

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Taos, NM
  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 3min

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

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Taos, NM

Average sunshine days in August - Taos, NM
  • Average sunshine days in August: 11.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Taos, NM

Average UV index in August - Taos, NM
  • 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, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in August
Taos, NM

Average cloud cover in August - Taos, NM
  • Average cloud cover in August: 17

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 13).

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Average visibility in August
Taos, NM

Average visibility in August - Taos, NM
  • Average visibility in August: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February and December (5mi).

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