August weather forecastLa Paz, Bolivia

Weather in August

August ushers in the end of the dry season with minor increases in both temperatures and rainfall to 15mm (0.59"). This month escorts a subtle shift in the atmospheric conditions, an indicator of the impending wet season. Despite the slight increases, rainfall remains limited, maintaining a dry prevalent climate. Daylight hours start to extend, as a precursor to the equatorial spring. The weather remains cool, yet the increased sunshine hours provide a pleasant warmth, thus maintaining a fair balance in La Paz's weather conditions.

Temperature

The initiation of August in La Paz sees an average high-temperature of a still mild 13.7°C (56.7°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. La Paz demonstrates a significant disparity from daytime highs throughout the month of August, with an average nighttime temperature of -3°C (26.6°F).

Humidity

June and August, with an average relative humidity of 42%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In La Paz, in August, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 15mm (0.59") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Paz, there are 120.4 rainfall days, and 603mm (23.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In La Paz, Bolivia, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:26 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in La Paz is 7h.

UV index

January through April, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 12 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Carry out all important precautions, unprotected skin could get burns in no time. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.