August weather in Rifle, CO
The average temperature in Rifle in August is 67.4°F (49.3°F–85.4°F). Average precipitation: 1.27 inches.
August is a summer month in Rifle, and is warmer than the annual average of 46.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 36.1°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 13h 33m. For travel, August is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
85.4°F
Avg Low
49.3°F
Precipitation
1.27 in
Daylight
13h 33m
August records in Rifle
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 | 93.0°F (2020) | 46.9°F (2024) | 0.36 in (2023) |
| August 2 | 96.1°F (2024) | 46.9°F (2014) | 0.23 in (2006) |
| August 3 | 96.1°F (2024) | 48.0°F (2025) | 0.38 in (2015) |
| August 4 | 96.1°F (2020) | 45.0°F (2025) | 0.31 in (2004) |
| August 5 | 93.0°F (2020) | 46.0°F (2025) | 0.36 in (2014) |
| August 6 | 93.0°F (2020) | 46.0°F (2025) | 1.08 in (2007) |
| August 7 | 93.9°F (2024) | 44.1°F (2011) | 0.05 in (2006) |
| August 8 | 93.9°F (2012) | 41.0°F (2011) | 0.23 in (2008) |
| August 9 | 93.0°F (2012) | 43.0°F (2011) | 0.18 in (2008) |
| August 10 | 96.1°F (2012) | 43.0°F (2011) | 0.43 in (2024) |
| August 11 | 93.9°F (2022) | 42.1°F (2025) | 0.46 in (2024) |
| August 12 | 93.9°F (2022) | 43.0°F (2016) | 0.28 in (2010) |
| August 13 | 96.1°F (2018) | 41.0°F (2016) | 0.04 in (2010) |
| August 14 | 96.1°F (2021) | 42.1°F (2010) | 0.44 in (2012) |
| August 15 | 95.0°F (2025) | 41.0°F (2010) | 0.38 in (2011) |
| August 16 | 93.9°F (2015) | 43.0°F (2013) | 0.10 in (2015) |
| August 17 | 93.9°F (2020) | 44.1°F (2010) | 0.22 in (2005) |
| August 18 | 93.9°F (2020) | 44.1°F (2015) | 0.26 in (2007) |
| August 19 | 98.1°F (2020) | 42.1°F (2025) | 0.19 in (2018) |
| August 20 | 96.1°F (2020) | 41.0°F (2015) | 0.47 in (2021) |
| August 21 | 96.1°F (2025) | 39.9°F (2016) | 0.22 in (2022) |
| August 22 | 99.0°F (2025) | 42.1°F (2015) | 0.39 in (2018) |
| August 23 | 96.1°F (2020) | 42.1°F (2015) | 0.53 in (2018) |
| August 24 | 93.0°F (2020) | 41.0°F (2010) | 0.57 in (2024) |
| August 25 | 95.0°F (2011) | 42.1°F (2010) | 1.11 in (2023) |
| August 26 | 93.9°F (2020) | 43.0°F (2010) | 0.30 in (2016) |
| August 27 | 91.9°F (2017) | 42.1°F (2019) | 0.58 in (2025) |
| August 28 | 91.9°F (2017) | 39.9°F (2019) | 0.33 in (2014) |
| August 29 | 91.9°F (2017) | 43.0°F (2018) | 0.23 in (2022) |
| August 30 | 91.9°F (2013) | 42.1°F (2024) | 0.29 in (2011) |
| August 31 | 91.0°F (2022) | 41.0°F (2024) | 0.61 in (2015) |