Las Vegas Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Las Vegas has scorching weather conditions with an average daily temperature of 32.4°C (90.4°F), which frequently rises to highs of 38.0°C (100.4°F) or above. The nights, however, are relatively cooler with temperatures frequently dropping to lows of 26.3°C (79.3°F) or below. Overall, the average temperature in Las Vegas in August is around 31.1°C (87.9°F). The humidity levels are usually very low, averaging around 28.6% humidity. Las Vegas experiences some precipitation in August, with an average of 0.94 days seeing rain. The chance of rain is 32.3%, and the chance of seeing clouds is 20.2%. The most common type of precipitation is rain, which is usually light and covers only 5.6% of the city throughout the month. There is no snowfall in Las Vegas in August. Windy conditions are also common, with an average wind speed of 25.8 km/h (16.0 mph) and gusts that can reach up to 45.7 km/h (28.4 mph). The air pressure is typically around 1011.0 mbar. Visibility is generally good, with an average of 15.9 kilometers (9.9 miles), and the UV index is high at 9.5, posing a severe risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. The most common weather condition is clear skies during the day. The sun rises at around 5:59 am and sets at approximately 7:29 pm.
What is the temperature in Las Vegas in August?
Average air temperature in Las Vegas is 32.4°C (90.4°F) in August. The outside temperature in Las Vegas feels like 31.1°C (87.9°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 38°C (100.4°F) and feels like 36°C (96.8°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.3°C (79.3°F) which feels like 26°C (78.7°F).
How hot is Las Vegas in August?
The hot temperature in August in Las Vegas rises to 42.7°C (108.9°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 28.6% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 39.7 °C (103.5°F). The average maximum temp in Las Vegas is 38°C (103.5°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Las Vegas in August?
The coldest temp in Las Vegas in August drops to 20.2°C (68.4°F) during the cold nights. With 25.8km/h (16mph) winds and 28.6% humidity it feels like 20.2°C (68.4°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.3°C (79.3°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Las Vegas in August?
Yes, it rains for 10 days in Las Vegas, United States in August averaging 0.94 mm of precipitation. Las Vegas has a 32.3% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Las Vegas throughout August?
Las Vegas has 0.94 mm (0.04 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 10 days out of the entire month.
Is Las Vegas windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Las Vegas, United States during August is 25.8km/h (16mph) and average windgust is 45.7km/h (28.4mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 43.2km/h (26.8mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Las Vegas in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from South-Southeast direction in Las Vegas.
What are the humidity levels in Las Vegas in August?
The average humidity levels in Las Vegas in August are 28.6%. Daily humidity levels in Las Vegas range from 7.9% to 82.9% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Las Vegas in August?
Las Vegas has 13 hours 29 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Las Vegas in August is at 5:59:25 and the sunset is at 19:29:06.
What is the cloud coverage in Las Vegas in August?
Clouds cover 20.2% of the sky on average throughout August in Las Vegas. The cloud coverage ranges from 0.3% to 87.3% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Las Vegas?
The average UV index in Las Vegas is 9.5 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 4 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Las Vegas in August?
The average solar radiation is 275.2 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Las Vegas during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 89.5 W/m2 to 345.7 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Las Vegas?
The average solar energy during August in Las Vegas is 23.7 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 7.7 MJ/m2, to 29.8 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Las Vegas in August?
Yes, there is a 10% risk for severe weather in Las Vegas, United States in August.
What is the air pressure in Las Vegas in August?
On average the air pressure in Las Vegas in August is 1011 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1005.2 mb to 1015.1 mb.
What is the visibility in Las Vegas in August?
The average daylight visibility in Las Vegas in August is 15.9 km (9.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 14.9 km (9.3 miles) to 16 km (9.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Las Vegas in August?
The average dew point in Las Vegas during August is 8.3°C (47°F).
Where is the data for Las Vegas climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Las Vegas, Nevada, United States in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NV US
- LAS VEGAS AIR TERMINAL, NV US
- LAS VEGAS NELLIS AFB, NV US
- Las Vegas NV US CEMP
- FW4443 Las Vegas NV US
- KLAS
- KLSV
- KVGT