August weather forecastPuerto Chacabuco, Chile

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a wintry month in Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, with an average temperature varying between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and -0.1°C (31.8°F).

Temperature

In August, Puerto Chacabuco notes an average high-temperature of a still wintry 4.6°C (40.3°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Puerto Chacabuco documents a consistent average low-temperature of -0.1°C (31.8°F) at night during August.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 93%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.1 days. Throughout August, 330mm (12.99") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 281.3 rainfall days, and 3080mm (121.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

June through November are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is August, when snow falls for 1.8 days and typically aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.

Sea temperature

July through September, with an average sea temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater.
Note: Swimming in 9.1°C (48.4°F) at temperatures under 10°C (50°F) requires thermal swimsuits; otherwise, one can face cold shock and breathing difficulty. Even brief immersion at 13°C (55.4°F) feels frosty.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 17min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:22 -04.

Sunshine

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average sunshine in August is 2.8h.

UV index

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Jun 12, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in Puerto Chacabuco, is 4.6°C (40.3°F), while the average low-temperature is -0.1°C (31.8°F).

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average relative humidity in August is 93%.

In Puerto Chacabuco, during August, the rain falls for 25.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 330mm (12.99") of precipitation.

August is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 65mm (2.56") of snow.

In Puerto Chacabuco, during August, snow falls for 1.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 65mm (2.56") of snow.

The months with the coldest seawater are July through September, with an average sea temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F).

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average seawater temperature in August is 9.1°C (48.4°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

In Puerto Chacabuco, the average day length in August is 10h and 17min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:08 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 18:22 -04.

In Puerto Chacabuco, Chile, the average sunshine duration in August is 2.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe 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

3.7°C

4.6°C

6.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

9.1km/h

9.4km/h

8.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.8

1.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.9

5.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average high temperature in August: 4.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (14°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (3.7°C).

Average low temperature in August: -0.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (5.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average pressure in August: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1016mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1011.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average wind speed in August: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average humidity in August: 93%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (94%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (87%).

Average rainfall in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average rainfall in August: 330mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (372mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (163mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average rainfall days in August: 25.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and December (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (19.6 days).

Average snowfall in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average snowfall in August: 65mm

The month with the highest snowfall is August (65mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average snowfall days in August: 1.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average sea temperature in August: 9.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (13.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August and September (9.1°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average daylight in August: 10h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 48min).

Average sunshine in August: 2h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average sunshine days in August: 5.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (4.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average UV index in August: 2

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 3).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average cloud cover in August: 77

The months with the most cloud cover are August and November (Cloud cover 77).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 70).

Average visibility in August
Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Average visibility in August: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, April, May, June, October, November and December (7km).
The months with the lowest visibility are March, July, August and September (6km).