Taos, NM weather in August
In August, Taos sees highs around 81°F and lows around 48°F: warm, with some rain. Rain falls on about 10 days. It is one of the warmest months in Taos. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 81°F
- Normal low
- 48°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 | 82°F | 79°F |
| Normal low | 50°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 33% | 27% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:08 am / 8:08 pm | 6:33 am / 7:32 pm |
| Daylight | 14.0 h | 13.0 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Mountain Time).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F14 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 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 in7 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 1.6 in and a wet one about 2.7 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 89°F
- Coolest August1993: average high 76°F
- Wettest August1993: 6.7 in
- Driest August2002: 0.5 in
- Highest reading94°F (August 13, 2020)
- Lowest reading37°F (August 28, 2016)
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 | 83°F | 81°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 49°F | 48°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 7 | 14 | 22 |
| Daylight | 14.4 h | 13.5 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -2°F from July and -6°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Warmer: Albuquerque, NM110 mi · high 89°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO162 mi · high 74°F · 15 wet days
How Taos ranks in August
- Normal high302nd warmest of 378 cities; 4th of 4 in New Mexico
- Wet days224th driest of 378
- Comfortable days34th most of 341
What to pack for Taos in August
- Layers – afternoons near 81°F but nights near 48°F
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 10 days
Heating and cooling
August has 55 heating degree days and 34 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 1% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Taos in August?
The normal high is 81°F and the normal low is 48°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 94°F (August 13, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Taos 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 1993 (6.7 in); the driest was in 2002 (0.5 in).
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Cerro (USC00291630), 23 mi N of the city center, 7,650 ft (681 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Taos (USC00298668), 1.4 mi SSW of the city center, 6,965 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Las Vegas Municipal Arpt (723677-23054), 57 mi SSE of the city center, 6,870 ft (99 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).