Temperatures in August
It's warm in August in New Mexico with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 15°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for New Mexico in August. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of August
The month of August starts in New Mexico with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 15°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-August
By mid-August, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 30°C, with nights close to 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of August
By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in New Mexico will be around 29°C, with nights close to 13°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in August
In August, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with higher precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in August for New Mexico. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
New Mexico in August |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
29°C | 22°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 24°C | |
| Low Temp |
27°C | 19°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
40 mm | 60 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 10 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is August a good time to visit New Mexico?
Want nice weather? Then August is a great time to be in New Mexico. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for New Mexico in August
With 35°C, New Mexico hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in August 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 8°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in August in New Mexico
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in August in New Mexico, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in August in New Mexico
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for New Mexico, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect around 9 days of rain in New Mexico.
Daily UV Index in August in New Mexico
This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in New Mexico, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in August in New Mexico Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in August in New Mexico, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in August in New Mexico Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in August in New Mexico, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in August for New Mexico
Click on a specific day in August for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in New Mexico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in New Mexico by Month
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