Centennial, CO weather in August
August in Centennial: warm, with frequent rain. Highs 85°F, lows 57°F, about 10 wet days. This is the peak of the warm season in Centennial.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 57°F
- Wet days
- 10
- 2.3 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 82°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 54°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 5:59 am / 8:12 pm | 6:26 am / 7:32 pm |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | 13.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
A typical August day
- 6 am61°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 am73°Fdew point 47°F
- Noon81°Fdew point 45°F
- 3 pm81°Fdew point 44°F
- 6 pm76°Fdew point 47°F
- 9 pm68°Fdew point 49°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Denver Centennial Airport (2 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 38% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 38%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F6 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more9 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow10 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per August, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in August
Normal precipitation is 2.3 in; a dry August brings about 1.2 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 1 day brings half an inch or more.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 91°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 80°F
- Wettest August2004: 5.4 in
- Driest August2020: 0.2 in
- Highest reading100°F (August 1, 2008)
- Lowest reading38°F (August 26, 2014)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
August compared with July and September
| July | August | September | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 87°F | 85°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 59°F | 57°F | 49°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 4 | 6 | 12 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.7 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Pueblo, CO93 mi · high 90°F · 9 wet days
- Drier: Greeley, CO59 mi · high 89°F · 7 wet days
- Cooler: Breckenridge, CO62 mi · high 68°F · 14 wet days
How Centennial ranks in August
- Normal high219th warmest of 378 cities; 8th of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days256th driest of 378
- Comfortable days111th most of 341
What to pack for Centennial in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F
- Layers – afternoons near 85°F but nights near 57°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 14 heating degree days and 192 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 3% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Centennial in August?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 57°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 100°F (August 1, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Centennial in August?
About 10 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.3 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2004 (5.4 in); the driest was in 2020 (0.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Centennial?
August ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Centennial (56 out of 100). It has about 6 comfortable days and about 9 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Denver Centennial Airport (USW00093067), 1.6 mi ESE of the city center, 5,883 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: Kassler (USC00054452), 13 mi WSW of the city center, 5,587 ft (254 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: Aurora Buckley Fld ANGB (USW00023036), 12 mi NE of the city center, 5,663 ft (178 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Buckley Air Force Base (724695-23036), 12 mi NE of the city center, 5,663 ft (178 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.