August Rainfall and Precipitation in The Rocky Mountains

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August.

The Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences precipitation in August ranging from low in Sun Valley (18 mm (0.7 in)) to moderate in Leadville (64 mm (2.5 in)). August is a summer month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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.

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The Rocky Mountains precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America receive in August?

Rainfall in Breckenridge during August is on the lighter side, averaging about 61 mm (2.4 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August?

Breckenridge sees roughly 18 days rainy days during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

No. August sits outside the typical rainy season in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America, so you can expect drier conditions overall.

What is the wettest city in August in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Looking at our data, Leadville tops the wettest-cities list in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 64 mm (2.5 in).

What is the driest city in August in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America?

Based on our database, Sun Valley sees the least rainfall in the Rocky Mountains, the United States of America in August, with around 18 mm (0.7 in) on average.

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