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Weather · August
Fort Collins weather in August
Average highs of 85°F, lows of 57°F and 1.4 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
August is Fort Collins’s 2nd warmest month, with average highs of 85°F and lows of 57°F. That is 2° cooler than July, and 21° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 85°F
- Average low
- 57°F
- Precipitation
- 1.4 in
- Wet days
- 9
- Sunrise · sunset
- 6:10 AM · 7:59 PM
August across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in August
- Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
Around Fort Collins
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Questions
How hot does it get in Fort Collins in August?
Average highs are 85°F and average lows 57°F, for a daily mean of 71°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Fort Collins in August?
August averages 1.4 in of precipitation over about 9 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Fort Collins in August?
Around mid-August the sun rises about 6:10 AM and sets about 7:59 PM, for roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.
Is August a good time to visit Fort Collins?
Yes. August is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Ft Collins station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for August 15 at the city’s coordinates.