The weather in August in New Mexico

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.

Looking for great weather? August is a good time to be in New Mexico. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for New Mexico, United States. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2019, New Mexico reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 8°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in August for New Mexico

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in New Mexico. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  New Mexico New York
Average temperature 29°C 30°C
Max. temperature 31°C 31°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 40 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 8 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in New Mexico with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 15°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 30°C, with nights around 14°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in New Mexico is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in New Mexico, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in New Mexico

Temperature in August in New Mexico over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in New Mexico, United States. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in New Mexico

Total precipitation in August in New Mexico over the years

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.

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Average weather in New Mexico by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for New Mexico. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.