August weather forecastComodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

August

Weather in August

As August rolls around, Comodoro Rivadavia begins to shed its winter coat. Despite remaining cold, the snowfall decreases to 9mm (0.35"). However, the city's more promising signs of warmth are the sea temperatures moving back up to 7.9°C (46.2°F), while daylight hours incrementally rise to 10.3h. While the weather is yet to permit beach days, the city's heritage sites and indoor attractions continue to charm visitors.

Temperature

Comodoro Rivadavia records an average high-temperature of a still chilly 9.9°C (49.8°F) in August, maintaining a close correlation with July's 8.2°C (46.8°F). Comodoro Rivadavia experiences an average low-temperature reading of 4.6°C (40.3°F) throughout August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Comodoro Rivadavia is 60%.

Rainfall

In Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, in August, during 7.4 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 75.9 rainfall days, and 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months with snowfall. In Comodoro Rivadavia, during August, snow falls for 0.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of snow. In Comodoro Rivadavia, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.6 days and aggregates up to 34mm (1.34") of snow.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the coldest seawater in Comodoro Rivadavia, with an average sea temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F).
Note: With an efficient thermal swimsuit, one can navigate 7.9°C (46.2°F) even if it's colder than 10°C (50°F); otherwise, rapid cold shock and breathlessness might set in. Barely wading at 13°C (55.4°F) feels chilly.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Comodoro Rivadavia is 10h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 19:00 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.2h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 3 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Remember! The Sun's UV radiation can be magnified almost twofold by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In Comodoro Rivadavia, 9.9°C (49.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 4.6°C (40.3°F) is the average low-temperature during August.

The average relative humidity in August in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, is 60%.

In August, in Comodoro Rivadavia, the rain falls for 7.4 days. Throughout August, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Comodoro Rivadavia, in August, snow falls for 0.7 days, with typically accumulated 9mm (0.35") of snow.

With an average sea temperature of 7.9°C (46.2°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Comodoro Rivadavia.

In Comodoro Rivadavia, in August, the average water temperature is 7.9°C (46.2°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in August in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, is 10h and 16min.

On the first day of August in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, sunrise is at 08:47 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:59 and sunset at 19:00 -03.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, is 8.2h.

In Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average high temperature in August: 9.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (22.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (8.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (14.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average pressure in August: 1010.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average wind speed in August: 25.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (23.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (42%).

Average rainfall in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average rainfall in August: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (19mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average rainfall days in August: 7.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (7.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.8 days).

Average snowfall in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average snowfall in August: 9mm

The months with the highest snowfall are June and July (11mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average sea temperature in August: 7.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (7.9°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 13h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 4h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average sunshine days in August: 21.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (20.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).
The month with the lowest UV index is June (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 17).

Average visibility in August
Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).