August weather forecastIquique, Chile

August

Weather in August

August marks a turning point in Iquique's weather cycle, showing early signs of spring. The sea temperature begins to rise, clocking in at 16.8°C (62.2°F), as the city transitions out of winter. Clear skies are the norm with cloud cover at a minimal 7%, ensuring conditions stay bright and sunny. Changes in pressure remain minimal, with air pressure holding steady at 1015.9mb. A stark reminder of Iquique's moderate climate year-round.

Temperature

August is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 18°C (64.4°F) and an average low of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, August through December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In August, in Iquique, Chile, the rain falls for 0.8 days. Throughout August, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 rainfall days, and 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

The months with the coldest seawater in Iquique, Chile, are July and August, with an average sea temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not a pleasant activity. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of August, in Iquique, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:32 -04.

Sunshine

March, June, August through November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Iquique are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be dangerous due to its intense radiation; always find shade and reduce exposure. 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.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

Iquique, Chile, witnesses the coldest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 18°C (64.4°F) and a low of 12.1°C (53.8°F).

The average high-temperature, in August, in Iquique, is 18°C (64.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 12.1°C (53.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Iquique, Chile, are January, August through December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In August, the average relative humidity in Iquique is 73%.

In Iquique, Chile, in August, it is raining for 0.8 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

July and August, with an average sea temperature of 16.8°C (62.2°F), are months with the coldest seawater.

In Iquique, Chile, in August, the average water temperature is 16.8°C (62.2°F). For most, swimming in 16.8°C (62.2°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In August, the average day length is 11h and 27min.

On the first day of August in Iquique, Chile, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:32 -04.

The months with the most sunshine in Iquique are March, June, August through November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Iquique, Chile, is 9.9h.

April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Iquique, Chile.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Iquique, Chile, is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

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

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

18.3°C

18°C

18.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.2km/h

10.8km/h

11.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

2.2

0.8

1.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.6

26.7

25.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

10%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in August
Iquique, Chile

Average high temperature in August: 18°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 (18°C).

Average low temperature in August: 12.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Iquique, Chile

Average pressure in August: 1015.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Iquique, Chile

Average wind speed in August: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Iquique, Chile

Average humidity in August: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, August, September, October, November and December (73%).

Average rainfall in August
Iquique, Chile

Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Iquique, Chile

Average rainfall days in August: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Iquique, Chile

Average sea temperature in August: 16.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (16.8°C).

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

Average daylight in August: 11h and 24min

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 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, June, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, April, May, July and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Iquique, Chile

Average sunshine days in August: 26.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Iquique, Chile

Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Iquique, Chile

Average cloud cover in August: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August
Iquique, 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).