August weather forecastArica, Chile

August

Weather in August

August sees a gradual recovery from the coldest point of winter, with a slight increase in average temperatures. Slightly warmer conditions are enjoyed with sea temperatures gently clawing back to around 15°C (59°F). AUGUST sees a continuation of the rising temperature trend as we transition from this month to September. The wind, however, picks up speed resulting in an average wind speed of 10.6km/h (6.6mph) during this period. The mix of warming temperatures and a somewhat cooler breeze can create quite a unique weather pattern in Arica during this time.

Temperature

August is the month when Arica sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a low of 13.1°C (55.6°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Arica is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, in Arica, the rain falls for 2.7 days. Throughout August, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 43 rainfall days, and 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the coldest seawater in Arica, with an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find swimming in 15°C (59°F) to be unenjoyable. The difficulty in controlling breathing rises as the temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Arica is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of August in Arica, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:33 -04.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Arica, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Arica are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 suggests these recommendations:
Guard yourself - Avoiding sunburn is suggested. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

August stands out as Arica's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 17.4°C (63.3°F) and a low of 13.1°C (55.6°F).

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 17.4°C (63.3°F) and 13.1°C (55.6°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

In Arica, Chile, in August, it is raining for 2.7 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average sea temperature of 15°C (59°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater in Arica, Chile.

In August, the average sea temperature in Arica, Chile, is 15°C (59°F). Swimming in 15°C (59°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

The average day length in August is 11h and 31min.

On the first day of August in Arica, Chile, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 18:33 -04.

With an average of 9.9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Arica.

The average sunshine duration in August in Arica is 9.9h.

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Arica.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Arica, Chile, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

18°C

17.4°C

17.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.4km/h

11.6km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

2.7

1.8

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.6

10.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

10%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in August
Arica, Chile

Average high temperature in August: 17.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (17.4°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (20.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (13.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Arica, Chile

Average pressure in August: 1016.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Arica, Chile

Average wind speed in August: 10.6km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are October and November (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is February (10.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Arica, Chile

Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and December (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Arica, Chile

Average rainfall in August: 4mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are January and February (10mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April and November (3mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Arica, Chile

Average rainfall days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1.6 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Arica, Chile

Average sea temperature in August: 15°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (15°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Arica, Chile

Average daylight in August: 11h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

Average sunshine in August: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and March (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Arica, Chile

Average sunshine days in August: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Arica, Chile

Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Arica, Chile

Average cloud cover in August: 10

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 32).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
Arica, Chile

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).