August weather forecast
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

August

Weather in August

August signals the imminent arrival of spring in Argentina with some minor changes in weather elements. The number of daylight hours rises again indicating the season will soon shift. It possesses the same near freezing, cold temperatures from the previous month. August is unique, however, by experiencing the lowest annual level of precipitation with rainfall totaling 12mm (0.47") over 6 days. Compared to the chilly July, August shows a slight increase in temperatures marking the transition to the incoming spring.

Temperature

August's onset in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a chilly 7°C (44.6°F) from July's 4.3°C (39.7°F). August nights are marked by an average low-temperature of -0.3°C (31.5°F).

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In August, in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout August, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Rio Gallegos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91 days and collects up to 242mm (9.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are April through October. The months with the most snowfall days are June through August, with an average of 2 snowfall days.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater in Rio Gallegos is August, with an average sea temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).
Note: In the context of swimming, this situation is viewed as life-threatening and poses serious risks. The sensation of cold is painfully acute, leading to rapid hyperventilation. Using a specialized swimsuit is imperative to decrease thermal injury.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Rio Gallegos is 9h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:12 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of August, in Rio Gallegos, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 19:00 -03.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 3.4h.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in Rio Gallegos in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Rio Gallegos, records 7°C (44.6°F), while the low-temperature is -0.3°C (31.5°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Rio Gallegos?
In Rio Gallegos, Argentina, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.
How much does it rain in Rio Gallegos in August?
In Rio Gallegos, Argentina, in August, during 6 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the snowiest month in Rio Gallegos?
The months with the most snowfall days in Rio Gallegos are June through August, with an average of 2 snowfall days.
How many days does it snow in August in Rio Gallegos?
In Rio Gallegos, during August, snow falls for 2 days.
What is the month with the coldest sea water in Rio Gallegos?
August is the month with the coldest seawater in Rio Gallegos, with an average sea temperature of 4.8°C (40.6°F).
What is the water temperature in August in Rio Gallegos?
In Rio Gallegos, in August, the average water temperature is 4.8°C (40.6°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.
What is the average length of the day in August in Rio Gallegos?
In August, the average day length in Rio Gallegos is 9h and 50min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Rio Gallegos?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 09:12 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, sunrise is at 08:13 and sunset at 19:00 -03.
How many hours of sunshine does Rio Gallegos have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August in Rio Gallegos is 3.4h.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall days
Average sea temperature
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average temperature in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average temperature in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average high temperature in August: 7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: -0.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (7.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.2°C).

Average humidity in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average humidity in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (53%).

Average rainfall in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average rainfall in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average rainfall in August: 11.7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (33.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11.5mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average rainfall days in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average rainfall days in August: 6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5 days).

Average snowfall days in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average snowfall days in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average snowfall days in August: 2 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and August (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average sea temperature in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average sea temperature in August: 4.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (4.8°C).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average daylight in August: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

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