August weather forecastSanta Bárbara, Chile

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Santa Bárbara, is a moderate month, with an average temperature ranging between min 4.5°C (40.1°F) and max 13.3°C (55.9°F).

Temperature

Santa Bárbara's entry into August measures an average high-temperature of a moderate 13.3°C (55.9°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. An average temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F) is recorded in Santa Bárbara during the nights in August.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Santa Bárbara is 84%.

Rainfall

In Santa Bárbara, Chile, in August, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 111mm (4.37") of accumulated precipitation. In Santa Bárbara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.9 days and collects up to 736mm (28.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 10h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Santa Bárbara, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:26 -04.

Sunshine

In Santa Bárbara, the average sunshine in August is 6.9h.

UV index

May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Safety measures are advised. Light-skinned individuals may experience burns in under half an hour. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Santa Bárbara vary between a high-temperature of 13.3°C (55.9°F) and a low-temperature of 4.5°C (40.1°F). In February, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Santa Bárbara, Chile, is 84%.

In Santa Bárbara, Chile, during August, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation.

The average day length in August in Santa Bárbara, Chile, is 10h and 44min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 18:26 -04.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Santa Bárbara is 6.9h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Santa Bárbara is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average high temperature in August: 13.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 4.5°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are January and February (12.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4°C).

Average pressure in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average pressure in August: 1019.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average wind speed in August: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (54%).

Average rainfall in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average rainfall in August: 111mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (191mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (8mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average rainfall days in August: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average daylight in August: 10h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (12.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average UV index in August: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average cloud cover in August: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Santa Bárbara, Chile

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (8km).