Lake Mead National Recreation Area in August
In August, Lake Mead National Recreation Area averages a high of 106°F and a low of 82°F, with 0.3 inches of precipitation (rain plus melted snow). About 534,000 people visit, the 5th busiest of 12 (very busy). Days are 13 hours 32 minutes long.
- Quiet
- Moderate
- Busy
- Very busy
- Few or no visits (may be closed)
- Best months
- High / low
- 106° / 82°F
- Precipitation
- 0.3in
- Snow
- 0in
- Daylight
- 13h 32m
- Visitors
- 534,000
- Crowds
- Very busy
Best months for weather and crowds instead: January (busy), February (busy) and December (busy).
Weather 1991–2020 averages at Echo Bay, NV, 5.1 miles from the park's center, 1,250 ft. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, average of 2023–2025. Updated .
Other parks in August
| Park | High / low °F | Crowds | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion National Park | 98° / 69° | Busy | Very hot |
| Grand Canyon National Park | 82° / 50° | Very busy | Hot |
| Bryce Canyon National Park | 78° / 50° | Very busy | Mild, wet |
| Death Valley National Park | 116° / 89° | Busy | Very hot |
| Joshua Tree National Park | 103° / 76° | Moderate | Very hot |
Closures, reservations and alerts: Lake Mead National Recreation Area on nps.gov
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