August Rainfall and Precipitation in New Mexico
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in New Mexico, the United States of America in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
New Mexico precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does New Mexico, the United States of America receive in August?
Taos stays mostly dry in August, with average rainfall close to 45 mm (1.8 in).
How many days does it rain in New Mexico, the United States of America in August?
Rainfall in Taos typically falls on roughly 16 days days in August.
Is August part of the rainy season in New Mexico, the United States of America?
August is generally a drier month for New Mexico, the United States of America, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in August in New Mexico, the United States of America?
Based on our records, Ruidoso receives the most rainfall in New Mexico, the United States of America in August, averaging about 103 mm (4.1 in).
What is the driest city in August in New Mexico, the United States of America?
Farmington is the driest city we have data for in New Mexico, the United States of America in August, with monthly rainfall close to 24 mm (0.9 in).
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