Moab, UT weather in August
In August, Moab sees highs around 96°F and lows around 64°F: hot, with some rain. Expect about 6 wet days. It is one of the warmest months in Moab. Plan outdoor time for mornings and evenings.
- Normal high
- 96°F
- Normal low
- 64°F
- Wet days
- 6
- 0.9 in total
- Daylight
- 13.6 h
How August changes from start to finish
| August 1 | August 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 99°F | 93°F |
| Normal low | 67°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 20% | 20% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:20 am / 8:29 pm | 6:46 am / 7:50 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).
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F (temperature only: no humidity station nearby)0 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more28 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow6 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in3 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 0.9 in; a dry August brings about 0.5 in and a wet one about 1.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How August varies from year to year
- Warmest August, 1991-20202020: average high 101°F
- Coolest August2014: average high 92°F
- Wettest August2001: 2.3 in
- Driest August2019: 0.09 in
- Highest reading109°F (August 14, 1996)
- Lowest reading49°F (August 28, 2004)
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 | 99°F | 96°F | 88°F |
| Normal low | 66°F | 64°F | 55°F |
| Wet days | 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Daylight | 14.6 h | 13.6 h | 12.4 h |
Highs change by -3°F from July and -8°F into September.
Nearby alternatives in August
- Drier: St. George, UT242 mi · high 100°F · 3 wet days
- Cooler: Telluride, CO104 mi · high 74°F · 15 wet days
How Moab ranks in August
- Normal high43rd warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 7 in Utah
- Wet days130th driest of 378
What to pack for Moab in August
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 96°F
- Layers – afternoons near 96°F but nights near 64°F
Heating and cooling
August has 0 heating degree days and 465 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 8% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Moab in August?
The normal high is 96°F and the normal low is 64°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest August reading was 109°F (most recently on August 14, 1996).
Does it rain a lot in Moab in August?
About 6 days in August have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.9 in. The wettest August in 1991-2020 was in 2001 (2.3 in); the driest was in 2019 (0.09 in).
Is August a good time to visit Moab?
August ranks 12th of 12 months on our comfort score for Moab (36 out of 100). It has almost no comfortable days (judged by temperature only) and about 28 days at 90°F or hotter. The best month is April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Moab (USC00425733), 0.2 mi ENE of the city center, 4,053 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: humidity and wind by hour, cloud cover and daily humidity and wind (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).