Temperature
Warm by day, brisk at night.
80°Ftypical Aug high
Steamboat Springs
United States · North America
Steamboat Springs is most comfortable in summer and early autumn. Summers are warm and winters are cold. Rain is spread through the year. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
16°F to 83°F
Rain
10 days/mo
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months of the year.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable.
Very dryAug heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 73° and nights feel near 50°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
61%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 78°F, easing to about 71°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning68°F
Rain7%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday77°F
Rain10%
Cloud42%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon78°F
Rain15%
Cloud56%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening71°F
Rain13%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 25, 2026
Data & methodology