Pueblo, CO weather in August
August in Pueblo: hot, with some rain. Highs 90°F, lows 59°F, about 9 days with rain. This is the peak of the warm season in Pueblo.
- Normal high
- 90°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 2.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 92°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 62°F | 56°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 23% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:01 am / 8:08 pm | 6:27 am / 7:30 pm |
| Daylight | 14.1 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 53°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 53°F
- Noon85°Fdew point 50°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 48°F
- 6 pm81°Fdew point 50°F
- 9 pm71°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Pueblo Mem Airport (7 mi away); average wind 8 mph; clear or few clouds in 88% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 9%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more19 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 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 2.1 in; a dry August brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 2.9 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 96°F
- Coolest August2004: average high 86°F
- Wettest August2015: 4.2 in
- Driest August2012: 0.2 in
- Highest reading105°F (August 2, 2008)
- Lowest reading42°F (August 31, 1993)
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 | 93°F | 90°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 59°F | 50°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 1 | 2 | 9 |
| Daylight | 14.5 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -3°F from July and -7°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Cooler: Colorado Springs, CO42 mi · high 84°F · 12 wet days
How Pueblo ranks in August
- Normal high130th warmest of 378 cities; 1st of 17 in Colorado
- Wet days182nd driest of 378
- Comfortable days168th most of 341
What to pack for Pueblo in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 90°F
- Layers – afternoons near 90°F but nights near 59°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
August has 3 heating degree days and 307 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Pueblo in August?
The normal high is 90°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 105°F (August 2, 2008).
Does it rain a lot in Pueblo in August?
About 9 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 2.1 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2015 (4.2 in); the driest was in 2012 (0.2 in).
Is August a good time to visit Pueblo?
August ranks 11th of 12 months on our comfort score for Pueblo (43 out of 100). It has about 2 comfortable days and about 19 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates, humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Pueblo Mem Airport (USW00093058), 6.5 mi ENE of the city center, 4,720 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Pueblo Memorial Airport (724640-93058), 6.1 mi ENE of the city center, 4,674 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.