August weather forecastContagem, Brazil
August
Weather in August
In August, Contagem enjoys the most prolonged sunny days of the year. The lowest humidity levels are observed in this month, giving August a unique place in the city's weather pattern, despite a small rise in rainfall to 12mm (0.47") from July. A marginal rise in wind speed as well as pressure slightly affects the atmospheric conditions. August ends with a gradual increase in temperature, setting the stage for the rainy season's arrival.Temperature
The ushering in of August brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.1°C (77.2°F), closely mirroring the 23.2°C (73.8°F) of July. An average temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F) is recorded during the nights in August.Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Contagem is 68%.Rainfall
In Contagem, during August, the rain falls for 6.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Contagem, there are 223.7 rainfall days, and 1461mm (57.52") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Contagem is 11h and 28min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of August, in Contagem, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:47 -03.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Contagem is 9h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are August, September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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Average temperature in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average high temperature in August: 25.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 13.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is December (18.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13°C).
Average pressure in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average pressure in August: 1020mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average wind speed in August: 8.9km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (9.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (6.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average humidity in August: 68%
The month with the highest relative humidity is March (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (67%).
Average rainfall in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average rainfall in August: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (268mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (8mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.7 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 0min
The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average sunshine days in August: 22.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are August, September and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October and November (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average cloud cover in August: 25
The months with the most cloud cover are March and December (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 25).
Average visibility in August
Contagem, Brazil
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (7km).
