August weather forecastSantiago, Chile
August
Weather in August
Slowly transitioning towards spring, August in Santiago can be a mixed bag of weather experiences. On one hand, there is an increase in daily maximum temperatures, while on the other, nights continue to be quite chilly. Interestingly, the city waves goodbye to snowfall from August onwards. Days become slightly longer, allowing more time for activities and explorations in Santiago. It's a month of contrasts, with winter receding and spring preparing to take over.Temperature
During August, the average high-temperature is a mild 13.8°C (56.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to that of the preceding month. Santiago, during the month of August, experiences an average low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F).Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity in Santiago is 53%.Rainfall
In Santiago, Chile, in August, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Santiago, during the entire year, the rain falls for 45 days and collects up to 190mm (7.48") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through May, August through December are months without snowfall in Santiago.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 10h and 56min.On the first day of August in Santiago, Chile, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:24 -04.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Santiago is 8.6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Santiago are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The UV index of 3 during August translates into the following guidance:
Preventative actions are necessary - Recommendations to ward off sunburn are given. The Sun's most harmful UV rays are emitted around midday; avoid staying outdoors for long during this time. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Average temperature in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average high temperature in August: 13.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (25.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.4°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 3.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is January (12.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (2.4°C).
Average pressure in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average pressure in August: 1019.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average wind speed in August: 8.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (7.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average humidity in August: 53%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (55%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (36%).
Average rainfall in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average rainfall in August: 25mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (67mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and March (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average rainfall days in August: 6.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (7.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.7 days).
Average snowfall in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is June (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average daylight in August: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
Average sunshine days in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average sunshine days in August: 23.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (22.2 days).
Average UV index in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average UV index in August: 3
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 3).
Average cloud cover in August
Santiago, Chile
- Average cloud cover in August: 24
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 26).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in August
Santiago, 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).
