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Moab in August

A shoulder month — score 60 of 100

Typical August days in Moab reach about 96°F with nights near 64°F.

What to pack for Moab in August

• Layers — afternoons run about 32° warmer than mornings.
• A compact rain layer — about 6 days see rain in a typical August.
• Breathable clothes, a hat, and sunscreen — typical afternoons reach about 96°F.
• Pace the midday hours — about 28 days in a typical August reach 90°F.

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August vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Moab

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.