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Jackpot in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow and ice on US 93), Jul–Aug midday heat.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow and ice on US 93), Jul–Aug midday heat.
Is another month better than August?
August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in August
- JackpotHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Jackpot, side by side.
Verdict
Aug: Avoid
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Aug: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Aug: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 1 °C (34 °F)34 °F (1 °C)
Rain days
Aug: 4 (better)
May: 8
Crowds
Aug: High
May: Medium
Prices
Aug: High
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Aug: 0
May: 1
August: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (snow and ice on US 93), Jul–Aug midday heat.
May: Inside Jackpot's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Jackpot: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A warm layer for the evenings