August weather forecastPuerto Varas, Chile

August

Weather in August

August brings a subtle rise in temperatures, signalling the gradual transition from the rampant cold in Puerto Varas, Chile. The temperatures slowly start to show signs of recovery from July, indicating the return of warmth. Although the average rainfall persists around 146mm (5.75"), there is a gradual increase in hours of daylight. Wind speeds remain mostly uniform throughout the year, and August shows no significant variation. The city stirs with life and color as it prepares for the forthcoming changes in the annual climate cycle.

Temperature

The arrival of August in Puerto Varas marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F) from July's 9.2°C (48.6°F). During the nights in August, an average low-temperature of 4.7°C (40.5°F) is observed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Puerto Varas is 87%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Varas, during August, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 1322mm (52.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 32min.
On the first day of August in Puerto Varas, Chile, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:27 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5.2h.

UV index

In Puerto Varas, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in Puerto Varas, is 10.1°C (50.2°F), while the average low-temperature is 4.7°C (40.5°F).

The average relative humidity in August in Puerto Varas is 87%.

In Puerto Varas, Chile, during August, the rain falls for 20.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation.

In Puerto Varas, Chile, the average day length in August is 10h and 32min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:58 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 18:27 -04.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Puerto Varas is 5.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Puerto Varas, Chile, is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average high temperature in August: 10.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (19.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average pressure in August: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is September (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1015.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average wind speed in August: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average humidity in August: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average rainfall in August: 146mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (176mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (54mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.9 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 5h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 3h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average cloud cover in August: 61

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in August
Puerto Varas, Chile

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).